The Storm (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film
Released in 1995, The Storm is a drama film directed by Vasantha Obeysekera, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Maruthaya is a very honest, daring, and dramtic exposure of the traumatic experiences of an honest politicain and his family. Director Vasantha Obeysekera’s frank and sensitive handling of an age old topic, conveys a clear message that in politics, honesty is not always the best policy! And politicians are losers everytime! Maruthaya highlights the tragic plight of a politician’s family, which had tasted all the perks of power when the going was good, and the shattering experience of being faced with defeat at the elections, and all the evil that comes with it in Sri Lanka.
Who’s in it. The Storm stars Sangeetha Weeraratne as Kumari, Kamal Addaraarachchi as Priyath, Yashoda Wimaladharma as Renuka and Veena Jayakody as Geetha Wickramaratne, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Storm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Storm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Storm (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Storm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Storm?
- The Storm stars Sangeetha Weeraratne, Kamal Addaraarachchi, Yashoda Wimaladharma, Veena Jayakody and Jagath Chamila.
- When was The Storm released?
- The Storm was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.