Juha (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, Juha is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. A farmer's wife is seduced into running away from her stolid older husband by a city slicker, who enslaves her in a brothel.
Who’s in it. Juha stars Sakari Kuosmanen as Juha, Kati Outinen as Marja, André Wilms as Shemeikka and Markku Peltola as Driver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Juha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Curzon Home Cinema and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Juha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Juha tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Juha (1999)?
- In GB, Juha is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Curzon Home Cinema. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Juha worth watching?
- Juha holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Juha?
- Juha stars Sakari Kuosmanen, Kati Outinen, André Wilms, Markku Peltola and Elina Salo.
- When was Juha released?
- Juha was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.