The Diver (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 9.5
Released in 2006, The Diver is a documentary film directed by P.V. Lehtinen, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. The Diver is a hymn to diving and the aesthetics of movement. It is a dreamlike collage of movement, music and narration honouring the most beautiful sport there is. Helge Wasenius (b. 1927), The Grand Old Man of divers, is the principal character in the film, a colourful daredevil of the sport.
Who’s in it. The Diver stars Helge Wasenius as Self, Max Grönwall as Boy, Matti Oravisto as Voice-over and Markku Jäntti as Father.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, The Diver sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Diver page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Diver tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Diver (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Diver change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Diver worth watching?
- The Diver holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Diver?
- The Diver stars Helge Wasenius, Max Grönwall, Matti Oravisto and Markku Jäntti.
- When was The Diver released?
- The Diver was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.