January (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2022, January is a drama and history film directed by Viesturs Kairišs, running about 95 minutes. “The month when we chose our freedom” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It is 1991 in Latvia and nineteen-year-old aspiring cinematographer Jazis’s whole world is thrown into chaos as he is dragged into the people’s peaceful protests against the Soviet Army’s attempted takeover of power in his country.
Who’s in it. January stars Kārlis Arnolds Avots as Jazis, Alise Danovska as Anna, Sandis Runge as Zeps and Baiba Broka as Biruta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, January has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Rialto Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch January page.
If you liked it. Fans of January tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch January (2022)?
- In AU, January is available to stream on Rialto Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is January worth watching?
- January holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in January?
- January stars Kārlis Arnolds Avots, Alise Danovska, Sandis Runge, Baiba Broka and Aleksas Kazanavičius.
- When was January released?
- January was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.