The Winter War
1989, Finnish. Directed by Pekka Parikka.
They held back the Russian Juggernaut in a frozen Hell!
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.
- Runtime
- 3h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Pekka ParikkaDirector
- Taneli MäkeläMartti Hakala
- Vesa VierikkoJussi Kantola
- Timo TorikkaPentti Saari
- Heikki PaavilainenVilho Erkkilä
- Antti RaivioErkki Somppi
- Esko KoveroJuho Pernaa
- Martti SuosaloArvi Huhtala
- Markku HuhtamoAatos Laitila
- Matti OnnismaaVeikko Korpela
- Konsta MäkeläPaavo Hakala
- Tomi SalmelaMatti Ylinen
- Samuli EdelmannMauri Haapasalo
Details
- Released
- 30 November 1989
- Original title
- Talvisota
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Antti Tuuri, Pekka Parikka
- Budget
- $4.4M
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What The Winter War is based on
The Winter War is based on The Winter War, a 1984 novel by Antti Tuuri, published by Otava.
Novel · 1984
The Winter War
By Antti Tuuri
Published by Otava
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The Winter War: quick answers
Is The Winter War worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Winter War?
The Winter War runs 189 minutes (3h 9m).
Does The Winter War have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Winter War. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Winter War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Winter War yet.
Which OTT platform is The Winter War on?
The Winter War isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 November 1989. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Winter War?
If you liked The Winter War, try The Unknown Soldier, Mother of Mine, Ambush.
Who directed The Winter War?
The Winter War (1989) was directed by Pekka Parikka and stars Taneli Mäkelä, Vesa Vierikko, Timo Torikka.
What is The Winter War based on?
The Winter War is based on The Winter War, a 1984 novel by Antti Tuuri, published by Otava.