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The Match Factory Girl

7.419901h 9mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorAki Kaurismäki
WriterAki Kaurismäki
ProducersAki Kaurismäki·Klas Olofsson

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Aki Kaurismäki

KOKati Outinen
Kati Outinen
Iris Rukka
ESElina Salo
Elina Salo
Mother
ENEsko Nikkari
Esko Nikkari
Stepfather
VVVesa Vierikko
Vesa Vierikko
Aarne
RT
Reijo Taipale
Singer
SSSilu Seppälä
Silu Seppälä
Brother
OMOuti Mäenpää
Outi Mäenpää
Co-Worker
MPMarja Packalén
Marja Packalén
Doctor
RR
Richard Reitinger
Man in Bar
HV
Helka Viljanen
Clerk
KS
Kurt Siilas
Police Officer
IK
Ismo Keinänen
Police Officer

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The Match Factory Girl — streaming FAQ

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The Match Factory Girl is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, The Match Factory Girl is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

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