Calamari Union
1985, Finnish. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
A group of men all called Frank—except for one named Pekka—have had enough of life in their working-class neighborhood, so they set off for a better existence in the magical seaside district of Eira. But the way is long, and the group face many hurdles including stray dogs and defunct streetlights.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 8 February 1985
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Budget
- $11K
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Calamari Union: quick answers
Is Calamari Union worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Calamari Union?
Calamari Union runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does Calamari Union have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Calamari Union on?
Calamari Union isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 February 1985. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Calamari Union?
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Who directed Calamari Union?
Calamari Union (1985) was directed by Aki Kaurismäki and stars Timo Eränkö, Kari Heiskanen, Asmo Hurula.