Ariel(1988)
Ariel Synopsis
A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.
Ariel (1988) is a drama, romance and crime film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, released on October 21, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Turo Pajala, Susanna Haavisto, Matti Pellonpää and Eetu Hilkamo. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 382 ratings.
- Director:
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Writers:
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Producers:
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Cinematographer:
- Timo Salminen
- Production:
- Villealfa Filmproductions
- Status:
- Released
Ariel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Turo Pajala
as Taisto Kasurinen
- Susanna Haavisto
Susanna Haavisto
as Irmeli Pihlaja
Matti Pellonpää
as Mikkonen
- Eetu Hilkamo
Eetu Hilkamo
as Riku
- Erkki Pajala
Erkki Pajala
as Miner
- Matti Jaaranen
Matti Jaaranen
as Mugger
- Hannu Viholainen
Hannu Viholainen
as Accomplice
Jorma Markkula
as Tallyman
- Tarja Keinänen
Tarja Keinänen
as Woman in Harbour
- Eino Kuusela
Eino Kuusela
as Man on Beach
- Kauko Laalo
Kauko Laalo
as Night Hostel Manager
- Jyrki Olsonen
Jyrki Olsonen
as Man in Night Hostel
Key crew
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki, written by Aki Kaurismäki, produced by Aki Kaurismäki.
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Ariel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 382 ratings.
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Ariel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ariel online?
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Ariel (1988) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ariel?
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The main cast of Ariel (1988) includes Turo Pajala, Susanna Haavisto, Matti Pellonpää, Eetu Hilkamo and Erkki Pajala. The film was directed by Aki Kaurismäki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ariel released?
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Ariel was released on October 21, 1988 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Ariel worth watching?
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Ariel (1988) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 382 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.