The Match Factory Girl
Seen it?1990 | 69 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Iris is a shy and dowdy young woman stuck in a dead-end job at a match factory, who dreams of finding love at the local dancehall. Finding herself pregnant after a one-night stand and abandoned by the father, Iris finally decides the time has come to get even and she begins to plot her revenge.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki
- Kati OutinenIris Rukka
- Elina SaloMother
- Esko NikkariStepfather
- Vesa VierikkoAarne
- Reijo TaipaleSinger
- Silu SeppäläBrother
- Outi MäenpääCo-Worker
- Marja PackalénDoctor
- Richard ReitingerMan in Bar
- Helka ViljanenClerk