Katinka (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1988, Katinka is a drama and romance film directed by Max von Sydow, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A new foreman, Huus, arrives in a sleepy Danish village, much to the delight of the unmarried women there. However, Huus becomes very friendly with Katinka and her husband, Bai, the stationmaster. Katinka, childless and in frail health, gradually falls in love with Huus, though her husband does not seem to notice. Based on the work by Herman Bang.
Who’s in it. Katinka stars Tammi Øst as Katinka, Ole Ernst as Bai, Kurt Ravn as Wilhelm Huus and Vibeke Hastrup as Ida Abel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Katinka has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Katinka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Katinka tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Katinka (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Katinka change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Katinka worth watching?
- Katinka holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Katinka?
- Katinka stars Tammi Øst, Ole Ernst, Kurt Ravn, Vibeke Hastrup and Ghita Nørby.
- When was Katinka released?
- Katinka was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.