The Wait
The idyllic and secluded Finnish archipelago. The pandemic soars across the world. Elli’s world trembles as her husband’s old friend arrives at the island.
Where to watch The Wait in United States
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Where is The Wait streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Claro tv+, Looke Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Wait
The Wait is a 2022 Finnish-language romance and drama film directed by Aku Louhimies. The cast is led by Inka Kallén, Aku Hirviniemi, Andrei Alén. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings.
The Wait was produced by Backmann & Hoderoff and made in Finland. It was released on April 1, 2022.
- Director
- Aku Louhimies
- Writers
- Aku Louhimies, Inka Kallén
- Release date
- April 1, 2022
- Original language
- Finnish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Finland
- Production
- Backmann & Hoderoff
The Wait cast & crew
The Wait was directed by Aku Louhimies and written by Aku Louhimies and Inka Kallén.
The cast features Inka Kallén as Elli, Aku Hirviniemi as Mikko, Andrei Alén as Olavi, Adeliina Arajuuri as Liina, Eino Heiskanen as Tavela, and Mats Sundqvist as Laivan kapteeni.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Esa-Pekka Salonen, cinematography is by Johan Wasicki, and it was produced by Aku Louhimies and Olli Nikunen.
Is The Wait worth watching?
The Wait holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 58 ratings, a more divisive romance films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance and drama, The Wait is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Wait
Inka Kallén
Elli
Aku Hirviniemi
Mikko
Andrei Alén
Olavi
Adeliina Arajuuri
Liina
Eino Heiskanen
Tavela
Mats Sundqvist
Laivan kapteeni
Juulia Häyrinen
Frida
Petro Pasi
Peter
Eemeli Louhimies
Charlie
Linnea Hintikka
Josefin
The Wait — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Wait in United States?
The Wait is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Wait in?
The Wait is originally in Finnish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Wait?
The Wait runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Wait rated?
It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 58 ratings.
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