Flying Fools_
Two brothers from Häme discover that they are actually from Karelia. During the celebration of the newfound fact, one of the brothers is bitten by a bug. After seeking medical help from a doctor - who tries to tell the brothers that he is not a doctor of medicine - the doctor decides to trick the boys by convincing them that the insect in question is called Insectum propellatum, also known as the aviation bug, and unless the affected brother learns how to fly, the bite might turn fatal. During their shenanigans, they become acquainted with a robot that runs on booze, two scoundrels, and the beautiful Miss Universe!
Starring
Spede Pasanen, Riitta Väisänen, Simo Salminen
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Flying Fools was released 42 years ago in 1984.
Overview
Two brothers from Häme discover that they are actually from Karelia. During the celebration of the newfound fact, one of the brothers is bitten by a bug.
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Flying Fools is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 29m.
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DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
89 min (1h 29m)
Country
FI
Rating
4.6/10 (8 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Flying Fools about?
Two brothers from Häme discover that they are actually from Karelia. During the celebration of the newfound fact, one of the brothers is bitten by a bug.
After seeking medical help from a doctor - who tries to tell the brothers that he is not a doctor of medicine - the doctor decides to trick the boys by convincing them that the insect in question is called Insectum propellatum, also known as the aviation bug, and unless the affected brother learns how to fly, the bite might turn fatal.
During their shenanigans, they become acquainted with a robot that runs on booze, two scoundrels, and the beautiful Miss Universe!
How long is Flying Fools?
Flying Fools has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in Flying Fools?
The cast of Flying Fools includes Spede Pasanen, Riitta Väisänen, Simo Salminen, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Heikki Kinnunen.
What is the rating of Flying Fools?
Flying Fools has a rating of 4.6 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy