Heavy Trip (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2018, Heavy Trip is a comedy and music film directed by Jukka Vidgren, running about 92 minutes. “Better s* thighs than eternal constipation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Turo is stuck in a small village and the best thing in his life is being the lead vocalist for the amateur metal band Impaled Rektum. He and his bandmates have practiced for 12 years without playing a single gig. The guys get a surprise visitor from Norway -- the promoter for a huge heavy metal music festival -- and decide it's now or never. They steal a van, a corpse, and even a new drummer to make their dreams a reality.
Who’s in it. Heavy Trip stars Johannes Holopainen as Turo Moilanen, Max Ovaska as Pasi / Xytrax, Minka Kuustonen as Miia and Ville Tiihonen as Jouni Tulkku, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Heavy Trip has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Brew, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heavy Trip page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heavy Trip tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heavy Trip (2018)?
- In US, Heavy Trip is available to stream on Philo, Brew and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heavy Trip worth watching?
- Heavy Trip holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heavy Trip?
- Heavy Trip stars Johannes Holopainen, Max Ovaska, Minka Kuustonen, Ville Tiihonen and Samuli Jaskio.
- When was Heavy Trip released?
- Heavy Trip was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.