The Howling Miller_
The main character is a miller, who sometimes acts strangely but is otherwise a goodhearted hardworking honest man. He sometimes keeps the villagers up all night by howling. Finally the villagers decide that the miller has to be committed into a mental hospital, where the hero does not have to spend too much time until he escapes. The miller takes to the woods near his home but there he is constantly harassed by the chief of the police with his posse.
Starring
Vesa-Matti Loiri, Eija Ahvo, Yrjö Järvinen
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Howling Miller was released 44 years ago in 1982.
Overview
The main character is a miller, who sometimes acts strangely but is otherwise a goodhearted hardworking honest man. He sometimes keeps the villagers up all n...
The Howling Miller is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Country
FI
Rating
5.8/10 (10 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Howling Miller about?
The main character is a miller, who sometimes acts strangely but is otherwise a goodhearted hardworking honest man. He sometimes keeps the villagers up all night by howling. Finally the villagers decide that the miller has to be committed into a mental hospital, where the hero does not have to spend too much time until he escapes. The miller takes to the woods near his home but there he is constantly harassed by the chief of the police with his posse.
How long is The Howling Miller?
The Howling Miller has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in The Howling Miller?
The cast of The Howling Miller includes Vesa-Matti Loiri, Eija Ahvo, Yrjö Järvinen, Harri Tirkkonen, Ahti Kuoppala.
What is the rating of The Howling Miller?
The Howling Miller has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama
