The Winter War (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1991, The Winter War is a war & politics and drama series.
What it’s about. After Nazi Germany invades Poland in September 1939, Russia attacks Finland two months later. Finnish reservists leave home and go to war. Brothers Martti and Paavo Hakala, farmers from the municipality of Kauhava in the province of Pohjanmaa/Ostrobothnia, serve in a Finnish platoon. A five-part television miniseries extension of Pekka Parikka's 1989 film of the same name.
Who’s in it. The Winter War stars Taneli Mäkelä as Martti Hakala, Vesa Vierikko as Jussi Kantola, Timo Torikka as Pentti Saari and Esko Kovero as Juho ”Jussi” Pernaa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Winter War 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 Winter War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Winter War tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Band of Brothers, Game of Thrones and Shōgun.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Winter War (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Winter War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Winter War worth watching?
- The Winter War holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war & politics and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Winter War?
- The Winter War stars Taneli Mäkelä, Vesa Vierikko, Timo Torikka, Esko Kovero and Antti Raivio.
- When was The Winter War released?
- The Winter War was released in 1991.