Crime and Punishment (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1983, Crime and Punishment is a drama and crime film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. In Helsinki, an ex-law student turned slaughterhouse worker commits a senseless crime that catapults him into loneliness. Only a woman who accidentally arrived at the crime scene wants to follow him, but guilt and the tightening net of the police throw a shadow over their desperate love affair.
Who’s in it. Crime and Punishment stars Markku Toikka as Antti Rahikainen, Aino Seppo as Eeva Laakso, Esko Nikkari as Inspector Pennanen and Hannu Lauri as Heinonen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Crime and Punishment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Curzon Home Cinema and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crime and Punishment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crime and Punishment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crime and Punishment (1983)?
- In GB, Crime and Punishment is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Curzon Home Cinema. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crime and Punishment worth watching?
- Crime and Punishment holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crime and Punishment?
- Crime and Punishment stars Markku Toikka, Aino Seppo, Esko Nikkari, Hannu Lauri and Olli Tuominen.
- When was Crime and Punishment released?
- Crime and Punishment was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.