In the Kitchen (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1940, In the Kitchen is a comedy and drama film directed by Risto Orko, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A romantic story about a rich girl, who is not used to household work, charms many men while working in the "Haukka" manor. The reason for this undercover work is a bet. Despite being a bad cook she soon becomes attracted to engineer Karma.
Who’s in it. In the Kitchen stars Helena Kara as Arja Virmala, Ville Salminen as Jali Martema, Eine Laine as Mimmi Muotonen and Kerttu Salmi as Iida, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, In the Kitchen sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In the Kitchen page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Kitchen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Kitchen (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for In the Kitchen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is In the Kitchen worth watching?
- In the Kitchen holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in In the Kitchen?
- In the Kitchen stars Helena Kara, Ville Salminen, Eine Laine, Kerttu Salmi and Tauno Majuri.
- When was In the Kitchen released?
- In the Kitchen was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.