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1. The Unknown Soldier (2017)
132 min | Drama, War
A film adaptation of Väinö Linna's best selling novel The Unknown Soldier (1954) and the novel's unedited manuscript version, Sotaromaani.
Director: Aku Louhimies | Stars: Eero Aho, Johannes Holopainen, Jussi Vatanen, Aku Hirviniemi
Votes: 12,927
2. Lake Bodom (2016)
Not Rated | 85 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Every camper's worst nightmare came true at Lake Bodom in 1960 when four teenagers were stabbed to death while sleeping in their tent.
Director: Taneli Mustonen | Stars: Nelly Hirst-Gee, Mimosa Willamo, Mikael Gabriel, Santeri Helinheimo Mäntylä
Votes: 4,773
3. Rukajärven tie (1999)
Not Rated | 123 min | War, Drama
Set during the World War 2. In the summer of 1941 the Finnish army crosses the border of Russia. A platoon led by Lt. Eero Perkola goes through the wilderness around the Lieksa lake to ... See full summary »
Director: Olli Saarela | Stars: Peter Franzén, Irina Björklund, Kari Heiskanen, Taisto Reimaluoto
Votes: 4,472
4. Nousukausi (2003)
98 min | Comedy
Katri and Janne want to make a trip, which none of their friends have made. They end up in Jakomäki.
Director: Johanna Vuoksenmaa | Stars: Tiina Lymi, Petteri Summanen, Kari-Pekka Toivonen, Juha Veijonen
Votes: 2,919
5. Tuntematon sotilas (2018–2019)
270 min | Drama, History, War
The story of a Finnish Army machine gun company operating in the Karelian front during the Continuation War from mobilization in 1941 to the Moscow Armistice in 1944.
Stars: Aku Hirviniemi, Andrei Alén, Jussi Vatanen, Hannes Suominen
Votes: 2,454
6. Beyond the Front Line (2004)
127 min | Drama, History, War
A story of the infantry regiment 61 that fought from Syväri to the Karelian Ishtmus.
Director: Åke Lindman | Stars: Tobias Zilliacus, Ilkka Heiskanen, Christoffer Weiss, Kim Gustafsson
Votes: 1,666
7. Käsky (2008)
115 min | Drama, Romance, War
There is civil war in Finland. Between whites vs reds. A woman soldier of reds is captured by the whites. She is ordered to be executed.
Director: Aku Louhimies | Stars: Samuli Vauramo, Pihla Viitala, Eero Aho, Eemeli Louhimies
Votes: 1,488
8. The Kiss of Evil (2011)
94 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A young student is found stabbed, and her family hires Vares to investigate the case.
Director: Anders Engström | Stars: Antti Reini, Matti Onnismaa, Eppu Salminen, Jasper Pääkkönen
Votes: 1,337
9. Juice (II) (2018)
105 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Based on the life of legendary Finnish singer and songwriter Juice Leskinen.
Director: Teppo Airaksinen | Stars: Riku Nieminen, Iida-Maria Heinonen, Pekka Strang, Antti Tuomas Heikkinen
Votes: 1,199
10. Kummeli V (2014)
102 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Director: Aleksi Mäkelä | Stars: Timo Kahilainen, Heikki Vihinen, Heikki Hela, Heikki Silvennoinen
Votes: 1,151
11. Kimmo (2012–2017)
25 min | Comedy
The life of Kimmo and his friends.
Stars: Jussi Vatanen, Kari Hietalahti, Tommi Liski, Kari Ketonen
Votes: 1,051
12. The Girls of April (2011)
91 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Tough Finnish detective Jussi Vares gets hired by a friend at a newspaper to investigate a 15 year old mystery regarding the disappearance of 3 girls.
Director: Lauri Törhönen | Stars: Antti Reini, Ismo Kallio, Taisto Oksanen, Riitta Viiperi
Votes: 1,028
13. Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids (2000–2013)
23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
An anthology series that centres around horrible children getting their comeuppance, often in horribly gruesome ways.
Stars: Nigel Planer, Björn Granath, Ilkka Heiskanen, Timm Mehrens
Votes: 887
14. Garter Snake (2011)
94 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Vares gets a client who needs private investigations. Despite the beautiful wife, Vares smells a rat.
Director: Lauri Törhönen | Stars: Antti Reini, Matti Onnismaa, Eppu Salminen, Jasper Pääkkönen
Votes: 881
15. August (2011)
108 min | Drama
Summer begins, Aku graduates high school and faces a great emptiness. As his girlfriend, parents and friends all leave the city, it looks to be the dullest summer ever. Everything changes ... See full summary »
Director: Oskari Sipola | Stars: Eppu Pastinen, Lina Turkama, Zagros Manuchar, Niina Koponen
Votes: 813
16. Täällä Pohjantähden alla (2009)
193 min | Drama, Romance, War
A new film-adaptation of Väinö Linna's famous book here Beneath the North Star.
Director: Timo Koivusalo | Stars: Ilkka Koivula, Vera Kiiskinen, Risto Tuorila, Ritva Jalonen
Votes: 793
17. Vares: Tango of Darkness (2012)
91 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The tango king Harry Koivikko was found dead six years ago in a sleaze bag motel, with a knife is his back. The biggest manhunt in the county faded away without results.
Director: Lauri Törhönen | Stars: Antti Reini, Jussi Lampi, Anna-Leena Härkönen, Sari Havas
Votes: 719
18. Vares: Gambling Chip (2012)
97 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Vares falls in love with a beautiful brunette - only to lose her in a horrible way. After dating Sole a few weeks, her body is found in a bird-watching tower.
Director: Lauri Törhönen | Stars: Antti Reini, Minna Haapkylä, Risto Kaskilahti, Ilkka Heiskanen
Votes: 680
19. Vares: The Sheriff (2015)
91 min | Crime, Mystery
Private Eye Jussi Vares finds two dead bodies in a remote house. A year later, Vares is hired to investigate the case. Vares gets dangerously close to the "Council" - a secret gentlemen's ... See full summary »
Director: Hannu Salonen | Stars: Antti Reini, Jasper Pääkkönen, Jukka-Pekka Palo, Jukka Puotila
Votes: 636
20. Aleksis Kiven elämä (2001)
104 min | Biography, Drama
Finland in the 1850's take the first steps towards independence. The Finnish-language authors introduce themselves.
Director: Jari Halonen | Stars: Marko Tiusanen, Jari Salmi, Karoliina Kudjoi, Margit Lindeman
Votes: 589
21. Havukka-ahon ajattelija (2009)
110 min | Comedy, Drama
Self-taught philosopher Konsta Pylkkänen guides a group of researchers through Finland's Kainuu wilderness in the hopes of having a "sinistä ajatusta", idea out of the blue. While firing ... See full summary »
Director: Kari Väänänen | Stars: Kai Lehtinen, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Tommi Korpela, Ilkka Heiskanen
Votes: 557
22. King of Hearts (2019)
113 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Singer boy makes good: woos initially reluctant lass who then in 'behind every successful man there's a tough woman' way, pushes and stands by his struggle to success and standard to Finn singing star success, through alcoholism problems.
Director: Aleksi Mäkelä | Stars: Matti Ristinen, Tiina Lymi, Tatu Sinisalo, Talvikki Eerola
Votes: 532
23. Isänmaan toivot (1998–2002)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Petteri Summanen, Toni Wahlström, Lotta Lehtikari, Maria Kuusiluoma
Votes: 530
24. Vääpeli Körmy - Taisteluni (1994)
107 min | Comedy
The entire Finnish Defence Forces are laid off, excluding Sargeant First Class Körmy and their regiment. During this time Sweden shows interest in a piece of land in Finland, sparking conflict between the two nations.
Director: Ere Kokkonen | Stars: Heikki Kinnunen, Kalevi Kahra, Pentti Siimes, Vesa Vierikko
Votes: 524
25. Silence (2011)
110 min | Drama, War
A drama between people under unconventional circumstances. In the Second World War Finland was the only nation who brought casualties killed-in-action back to be buried at home. These ... See full summary »
Director: Sakari Kirjavainen | Stars: Joonas Saartamo, Lauri Tilkanen, Terhi Suorlahti, Joanna Haartti
Votes: 467
26. Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood (2000–2005)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Stars: Ville Virtanen, Antti Reini, Leena Uotila, Outi Mäenpää
Votes: 462
27. Hooked (2015– )
Not Rated | 487 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Drug Crime Detective Oskari is the envy of his colleagues. His connections to underworld and informants is unrivaled. What they don't know is the mother of his child, Krista, is a drug ... See full summary »
Stars: Matleena Kuusniemi, Tommi Eronen, Santeri Helinheimo Mäntylä, Antti Virmavirta
Votes: 444
28. Maria's Paradise (2019)
110 min | Drama, Thriller
The orphan Salome is the servant and devout follower of Maria Åkerblom, a charismatic sect leader. But as Salome befriends a rebellious outsider and starts to have doubts, Maria turns dangerous.
Director: Zaida Bergroth | Stars: Pihla Viitala, Satu Tuuli Karhu, Saga Sarkola, Elina Knihtilä
Votes: 430
29. Downshiftaajat (2015– )
40 min | Comedy, Drama
A successful thirtysomething couple find themselves at a financial dead end; they are faced with an extreme lifestyle change to pay for their debts.
Stars: Jussi Vatanen, Mikko Leppilampi, Niina Lahtinen, Anna-Leena Härkönen
Votes: 402
30. Team Ahma (1998–2007)
25 min | Comedy
Stories about things that happen in the line of duty to two good friends working in the volunteer road service.
Stars: Taneli Mäkelä, Pirkka-Pekka Petelius, Sari Siikander, Esko Hukkanen
Votes: 380
31. Kontio & Parmas (2018–2023)
40 min | Comedy, Crime
The series follows the everyday life of the Valkeakoski Police Department.
Stars: Heikki Silvennoinen, Elsa Saisio, Mari Perankoski, Linda Wiklund
Votes: 362
32. Kotikatu (1995–2012)
45 min | Drama
Following the lives of two families and their friends and neighbors throughout the years. They live in an apartment building in the center of Helsinki.
Stars: Jukka Puotila, Lena Meriläinen, Ville Keskilä, Anitta Niemi
Votes: 336
33. Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat (2000)
103 min | Drama, War
Summer 1944 in Finnish Karelia; after a long lull, the Soviet army launches an overwhelming offensive that throws everything into disarray. Martta has barely time to marry Aarne before she ... See full summary »
Director: Lauri Törhönen | Stars: Mats Långbacka, Jonna Järnefelt, Sari Puumalainen, Carl-Kristian Rundman
Votes: 312
34. Taivaan tulet (2007–2014)
50 min | Drama
Takes place in Kemijärvi, small town north east of Finland. Young policewoman returns to hometown after working in capital area of the country. Mother has died recently and father, ex chief... See full summary »
Stars: Ria Kataja, Juha Veijonen, Vesa Kietäväinen, Kari Väänänen
Votes: 301
35. Sipoon Herttua (2018– )
Comedy
Stars: Kari Hietalahti, Pirjo Heikkilä, Riku Nieminen, Mari Perankoski
Votes: 288
36. Keisari Aarnio (2018)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Stars: Kirsi Ylijoki, Pilvi Hämäläinen, Kari Hietalahti, Leena Pöysti
Votes: 267
37. Uutisvuoto (1998– )
35 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A popular News Quiz featuring Finnish celebrities being examined by the host Peter Nyman and the team captains Tabermann and Tervo for their knowledge in the past week's news.
Stars: Jari Tervo, Stan Saanila, Peter Nyman, Baba Lybeck
Votes: 265
38. Lääkärit tulessa (1998)
30 min | Comedy
The venerable professor Volmari Kuulapää dictatorially leads his motley crew of out-to-lunch doctors, patients and staff through idiotical operations and outrageous happenstances with the ... See full summary »
Stars: Timo Kahilainen, Heikki Vihinen, Esko Roine, Jyrki Kovaleff
Votes: 249
39. Insiders (1989)
107 min | Crime, Romance, Thriller
The newspaper's summer editor is invited to a yuppie party, and the information he gathers there turns out to be very dangerous.
Director: Lauri Törhönen | Stars: Mikko Reitala, Ilkka Heiskanen, Niina Nurminen, Katja Kiuru
Votes: 225
40. Jurismia! (2002)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Timo Kahilainen, Heikki Silvennoinen, Heikki Hela, Heikki Vihinen
Votes: 224
41. Tahdon asia (2005)
50 min | Comedy, Drama
Follows the stages of two neighboring families from Kauniainen in Finland, as both families' marriages and relationships fall into crisis and events intertwine into a complex tangle.
Stars: Miia Nuutila, Eppu Salminen, Repekka Uotila, Vilma Juusonen
Votes: 221
42. Yöjuna (1996)
86 min | Mystery, Thriller
Young Ari Nykänen joins a board of inquiry investigating a mysterious freight train accident which at first seems just a case of vandalism. Ari delves deeper into the case and discovers a ... See full summary »
Director: Arto Lehkamo | Stars: Santeri Kinnunen, Vera Kiiskinen, Minna Soisalo, Åke Lindman
Votes: 215
43. Hetki lyö (2022)
123 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Marjaleena, a 60-year-old drunk ex-beauty pageant, discovers that her husband Worm is about to get out of jail but he is planning a dream life with his cell-mate lover, Marjaleena sets off to get her share of the millions.
Director: J.-P. Valkeapää | Stars: Johannes Holopainen, Outi Mäenpää, Ilkka Heiskanen, Pääru Oja
Votes: 210
44. Seitsemän (2001)
45 min | Comedy, Drama
Stars: Risto Kaskilahti, Sanna-Kaisa Palo, Vesa Vierikko, Hannele Laaksonen
Votes: 195
45. Kontio & Parmas -elokuva (2022)
84 min | Comedy, Crime
Director: Aleksi Mäkelä | Stars: Heikki Silvennoinen, Elsa Saisio, Timo Kahilainen, Heikki Hela
Votes: 183
46. Käenpesä (2004–2007)
60 min | Drama
Stars: Maria Kuusiluoma, Turkka Mastomäki, Daniel Dewald, Jenny Dahlström
Votes: 183
47. Linnan juhlat (2017 TV Movie)
97 min | Comedy, Drama, History
The history of 100 year old Finland told through the philosopher Bruno A. Oja who moved to Lapland to cure his writer's block. When invited to the Independence Day Reception, he has to take a 1200 km road trip through Finland with a taxi.
Director: Tapio Piirainen | Stars: Ville Myllyrinne, Kai Lehtinen, Anni-Kristiina Juuso, Seela Sella
Votes: 171
48. Keihäsmatkat (2020– )
42 min | Comedy, Drama
This 10-episode partly fictional drama comedy "Keihäsmatkat" tells the story of Kalevi Keihänen, his co-workers and his dear customer's adventures at dream vacation spots in the southern ... See full summary »
Stars: Janne Kataja, Aku Hirviniemi, Jenni Banerjee, Hannele Lauri
Votes: 168
49. Bull by the Horns (2021– )
22 min | Drama
16 year old Allu Korva is sent to work on the family farm in Torvenkylä, north of Finland. A summer of punishment changes when Allu meets local girl Kerttu, gets to know the local ... See full summary »
Stars: Carola Hakola, Rebekka Baer, Noa Lange, Sulo Laukkanen
Votes: 155
50. Ruusun aika (1990–1991)
25 min | Drama
Stars: Jukka Puotila, Paavo Westerberg, Pauliina Sykkö, Riitta Räty
Votes: 141