Crime and Punishment
1983, Finnish. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Former student Rahikainen is pushed to murder when struggling to pay the rent on his apartment. When the murder is being investigated by the police, Rahikainen struggles between trying to hide his guilt and the pressure to confess.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Aki KaurismäkiDirector
- Markku ToikkaAntti Rahikainen
- Aino SeppoEeva Laakso
- Esko NikkariInspector Pennanen
- Hannu LauriHeinonen
- Olli TuominenDetective Snellman
- Matti PellonpääNikander
- Harri MarstioSinger in the Restaurant Band
- Pedro HietanenPianist of the Restaurant Band
- Hannu LemolaDrummer of the Restaurant Band
- Kari SorvaliSormunen
- Pentti AuerKari Honkanen
- Asmo HurulaBartender
Details
- Released
- 2 December 1983
- Original title
- Rikos ja rangaistus
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Aki Kaurismäki, Pauli Pentti
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What Crime and Punishment is based on
Crime and Punishment is based on Crime and Punishment, an 1866 novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
Novel · 1866
Crime and Punishment
By Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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Crime and Punishment: quick answers
Is Crime and Punishment worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 99 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Crime and Punishment?
Crime and Punishment runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Crime and Punishment have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Crime and Punishment. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Crime and Punishment parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Crime and Punishment is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Crime and Punishment on?
Crime and Punishment isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 December 1983. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Crime and Punishment?
If you liked Crime and Punishment, try The Stranger, Decalogue V, Hush! Girls Don't Scream.
Who directed Crime and Punishment?
Crime and Punishment (1983) was directed by Aki Kaurismäki and stars Markku Toikka, Aino Seppo, Esko Nikkari.
What is Crime and Punishment based on?
Crime and Punishment is based on Crime and Punishment, an 1866 novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.