For the Matches (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1980, For the Matches is a comedy, adventure and history film directed by Risto Orko, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In Eastern Finland, in Liperi to be exact, Anna-Liisa Ihalainen asks her husband Antti to get some matches from the Ihalainen household. Unfortunately that trip takes a little longer than expected...
Who’s in it. For the Matches stars Evgeni Leonov as Antti Ihalainen, Vyacheslav Nevinnyy as Jussi Vatanen, Georgiy Vitsin as Tahvo Kenonen and Galina Polskikh as Kaisa Karhutar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, For the Matches 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 For the Matches page.
If you liked it. Fans of For the Matches tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For the Matches (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for For the Matches change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is For the Matches worth watching?
- For the Matches holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in For the Matches?
- For the Matches stars Evgeni Leonov, Vyacheslav Nevinnyy, Georgiy Vitsin, Galina Polskikh and Rita Polster.
- When was For the Matches released?
- For the Matches was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.