The Saimaa Gesture (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1981, The Saimaa Gesture is a music and documentary film directed by Mika Kaurismäki, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary film about a tour of three Finnish rock bands around Saimaa lake system in a steam boat in 1981. The bands (Juice Leskinen Slam, Eppu Normaali and Hassisen Kone) are shown playing songs in their gigs and, in between, the members give intimate interviews or just act plain silly and have a good time.
Who’s in it. The Saimaa Gesture stars Ismo Alanko as Himself, Reijo Heiskanen as Himself, Jussi Kinnunen as Himself and Harri Kinnunen as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Saimaa Gesture 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 Saimaa Gesture page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Saimaa Gesture tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Saimaa Gesture (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Saimaa Gesture change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Saimaa Gesture worth watching?
- The Saimaa Gesture holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Saimaa Gesture?
- The Saimaa Gesture stars Ismo Alanko, Reijo Heiskanen, Jussi Kinnunen, Harri Kinnunen and Aku Syrjä.
- When was The Saimaa Gesture released?
- The Saimaa Gesture was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.