Pekka Puupää (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1953, Pekka Puupää is a comedy film directed by Ville Salminen, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Pete and Runt set up a kindergarten at their home, and unknowingly end up taking care of a kidnapped baby.
Who’s in it. Pekka Puupää stars Esa Pakarinen as Pekka Puupää, Masa Niemi as Pätkä, Siiri Angerkoski as Justiina Puupää and Tapio Rautavaara as Erkki Saarikivi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Pekka Puupää has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pekka Puupää page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pekka Puupää tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pekka Puupää (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pekka Puupää change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pekka Puupää worth watching?
- Pekka Puupää holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pekka Puupää?
- Pekka Puupää stars Esa Pakarinen, Masa Niemi, Siiri Angerkoski, Tapio Rautavaara and Tuija Halonen.
- When was Pekka Puupää released?
- Pekka Puupää was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.