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The Singer

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The Singer is a film about the all-time favourite singer in Finland, Olavi Virta. A man who rose from poverty all the way to the top and became an artist who was dearly loved by the Finnish people. A man who loved beautiful women and was…

DirectorTimo Koivusalo
WriterTimo Koivusalo
ProducerTimo Koivusalo

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Singer isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Finland, Sweden. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Timo Koivusalo

LTLauri Tilkanen
Lauri Tilkanen
Olavi Virta
MMMalla Malmivaara
Malla Malmivaara
Irene Virta
RGRaimo Grönberg
Raimo Grönberg
Old Olavi Virta
JJJonna Järnefelt
Jonna Järnefelt
Olavi Virta's mother
JNJuhani Niemelä
Juhani Niemelä
Olavi Virta's father
LMLauri Maijala
Lauri Maijala
Viljanen
MSMartti Suosalo
Martti Suosalo
Reino Helismaa
VVVesa Vierikko
Vesa Vierikko
Niilo Saarikko
HBHannu-Pekka Björkman
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Toivo Kärki
SS
Seela Sella
Hulda Simula
TLTom Lindholm
Tom Lindholm
Toimittaja
IKIlkka Koivula
Ilkka Koivula
Bruno Laakko

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The Singer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Singer?

The Singer isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Finland and Sweden. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Singer on Netflix?

No, The Singer is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is The Singer on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Singer isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch The Singer for free?

The Singer isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is The Singer based on a true story?

Yes — The Singer is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).