The Wasps Are Here (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, The Wasps Are Here is a drama film directed by Darmasena Pathiraja, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in a fishing village named Kalpitiya, this movie explores tradition and exploitation because of capitalism in this small village.
Who’s in it. The Wasps Are Here stars Joe Abeywickrama as Anton, Wimal Kumara de Costa as Socialist, Ruby de Mel as Helen's Mother and Malini Fonseka as Helen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Wasps Are Here has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wasps Are Here page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wasps Are Here tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wasps Are Here (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wasps Are Here change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wasps Are Here worth watching?
- The Wasps Are Here holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wasps Are Here?
- The Wasps Are Here stars Joe Abeywickrama, Wimal Kumara de Costa, Ruby de Mel, Malini Fonseka and Amarasiri Kalansooriya.
- When was The Wasps Are Here released?
- The Wasps Are Here was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.