Soap Fever(2026)
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Soap Fever Synopsis
With the Soviet Union’s dissolution dragging down the economy of neighboring Finland, the Scandinavian country was plunged in a period of protracted recession. And with no recovery in sight, a soap opera offered Finns a respite from the grim reality; the debut of The Bold and the Beautiful on television quickly amassed a vast and dedicated following, whereas the arrival of American idols in the country, on tour, elicited unprecedented frenzy.
Soap Fever (2026) is a documentary film directed by Inka Achté, released on August 21, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Anne-Mari Alajuuma, Jussi Jäntti, Hanna Pitkänen and Kaarina Hazard. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Inka Achté
- Writers:
- Inka Achté
- Producers:
- Marianne Mäkelä, Liisa Karpo
- Cinematographer:
- Jarkko Virtanen
- Production:
- Napafilms
- Status:
- Released
Soap Fever (2026) Trailer
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Soap Fever Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Anne-Mari Alajuuma
Anne-Mari Alajuuma
as Self
- Jussi Jäntti
Jussi Jäntti
as Self
- Hanna Pitkänen
Hanna Pitkänen
as Self
Kaarina Hazard
as Self
- Marko Reijonen
Marko Reijonen
as Self
- Aira Tapio
Aira Tapio
as Self
- Jorma Moilanen
Jorma Moilanen
as Self
- Hessu Reijonen
Hessu Reijonen
as Self (archive footage)
Ronn Moss
as Self / Ridge Forrester (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joanna Johnson
as Self / Caroline Spencer (archive footage) (uncredited)
John McCook
as Self / Eric Forrester (archive footage) (uncredited)
Shari Shattuck
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Inka Achté, written by Inka Achté, produced by Marianne Mäkelä and Liisa Karpo.
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Soap Fever Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Soap Fever – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Soap Fever online?
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Who stars in Soap Fever?
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The main cast of Soap Fever (2026) includes Anne-Mari Alajuuma, Jussi Jäntti, Hanna Pitkänen, Kaarina Hazard and Marko Reijonen. The film was directed by Inka Achté. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Soap Fever released?
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Soap Fever was released on August 21, 2026 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Soap Fever worth watching?
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Soap Fever (2026) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Soap Fever?
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