Ariel (1988)
Movie 1h 13m ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Dating from 1988, Ariel sits in the comedy, crime and drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Aki Kaurismäki. The cast includes Turo Pajala, Susanna Haavisto and Matti Pellonpää. The running time is 1h 13m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
Synopsis
A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.
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Cast & crew
- Aki KaurismäkiDirector
- Turo Pajalaas Taisto Kasurinen
- Susanna Haavistoas Irmeli Pihlaja
- Matti Pellonpääas Mikkonen
- Eetu Hilkamoas Riku
- Erkki Pajalaas Miner
- Matti Jaaranenas Mugger
- Hannu Viholainenas Accomplice
- Jorma Markkulaas Tallyman
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Questions about Ariel
- What genre is Ariel?
- Ariel is categorised as Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in Ariel?
- Turo Pajala, Susanna Haavisto, Matti Pellonpää, Eetu Hilkamo, Erkki Pajala appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Ariel?
- Aki Kaurismäki directed Ariel.
- How long is Ariel?
- Ariel runs for 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- Is Ariel worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Ariel?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
