Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger
2017, Finnish. Directed by Saara Cantell.
A new orphanage opens near Jill and Joy's house, and a boy named Pekki runs away from there. Pekki ends up living in Jill and Joy's cabin and tells the girls how bleak life is in the orphanage under the strict command of the headmistress Minna Pinna.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
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Cast & crew
- Saara CantellDirector
- Lilja LehtoAnneli
- Aava MerikantoOnneli
- Elina KnihtiläTingelstiina
- Kiti KokkonenTangelstiina
- Jaakko SaariluomaUrho Ulpukka
- Jenni KokanderMinna Pinna
- Eija AhvoMrs. Ruusupuu
- Joonas SaartamoMr. Vaaksanheimo
- Jani ToivolaMayor
- Aarni RämöPekki
- Pietari KoskinenAngry plant
- Arto SäteriMinibus driver
Details
- Released
- 27 January 2017
- Original title
- Onneli, Anneli ja Salaperäinen muukalainen
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Sami Keski-Vähälä
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What Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger is based on
Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger is adapted from a children's book.
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Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger: quick answers
What should I watch before Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger?
Watch Jill and Joy (2014) and Jill and Joy's Winter (2015) first.
What comes after Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger?
Next in the series: Jill, Joy and the Sleeping Clock (2018).
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How long is Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger?
Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger have a post-credits scene?
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Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger on?
Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Cineverse in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger?
If you liked Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger, try Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, The Great Gilly Hopkins, Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas.
Who directed Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger?
Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger (2017) was directed by Saara Cantell and stars Lilja Lehto, Aava Merikanto, Elina Knihtilä.
What is Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger based on?
Jill, Joy and the Mysterious Stranger is adapted from a children's book.