Hit Big (2022)
A sun-scorched Finnish caper about a defiant ex-beauty queen chasing her criminal husband's hidden millions on Spain's Costa del Sol.
Hit Big - Movie Information
- Original Title: Hetki lyö
- Release Year: 2022
- Directed by: J-P Valkeapää
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Crime, Comedy, Drama
- Runtime: 2h 3m
- Original Language: Finnish
- Spoken Languages: Albanian, English, Finnish, Spanish
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 11, 2022 (Denmark - 15)
- Alternative Titles: Suur noos (EE)
- Production Companies: Elokuvayhtiö Komeetta, Stellar Film
- Production Countries: Estonia, Finland
Hit Big - Plot
Marjaleena, a 60-year-old drunk ex-beauty pageant, runs a low end bar in Spain's Costa del Sol. She discovers that her criminal husband Worm is about to get out of jail and is planning a dream life with his new cell-mate lover. Together with an uncanny crew Marjaleena sets off to get her share of her husbands millions.
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Hit Big - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- J-P Valkeapää
Main Cast
- Johannes Holopainen
- Outi Mäenpää
- Ilkka Heiskanen
- Pääru Oja
- Jari Pehkonen
- Jukka-Pekka Palo
- Besir Zeciri
- Bashar Al-Saoudi
- Petteri Pennilä
- Jorma Pulkkinen
Writers
- J-P Valkeapää
Producers
- Marianne Christensen
- Daniel Kuitunen
Hit Big - FAQs
What is Hit Big about?
Hit Big follows Marjaleena, a hard-drinking 60-year-old ex-beauty queen running a dingy bar on Spain's Costa del Sol. When she learns her criminal husband is getting out of prison and planning a new life with his cellmate lover, she assembles a wonderfully odd crew to claim her rightful share of his hidden millions.
Is Hit Big a heist comedy or a crime drama?
Hit Big blends all three — crime, comedy, and drama — in a way that feels distinctly Finnish. The film leans heavily into dark, deadpan humor while keeping the heist mechanics grounded. It's closer in spirit to a scrappy caper comedy than a slick thriller, with a lot of heart underneath the chaos.
Where can you watch Hit Big online?
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Who plays Marjaleena in Hit Big?
Outi Mäenpää plays Marjaleena, the boozy, defiant ex-beauty queen at the center of the story. She leads a cast that also includes Johannes Holopainen as Vili, Ilkka Heiskanen as Mikko, and Pääru Oja as Ninja — a wonderfully mismatched crew with their own agendas.
What makes the crew in Hit Big so unusual?
Marjaleena's gang is anything but professional. The crew includes characters named Ninja, Boxer, and a man simply called Dirty Guy, played by a cast mixing Finnish, Albanian, and Spanish actors. Their clashing personalities and wildly different motivations drive much of the film's comedy and tension.
Who directed Hit Big and what is their style?
J-P Valkeapää directed and wrote Hit Big. Known for his offbeat sensibility in Finnish cinema, Valkeapää brings a dry, darkly comic tone to the film. Shooting on location in Spain's Costa del Sol adds a sun-bleached, slightly surreal atmosphere that contrasts nicely with the grim criminal underpinnings.
Where was Hit Big filmed?
Hit Big was filmed primarily on location along Spain's Costa del Sol, the sun-drenched Mediterranean coastline that serves as the backdrop for Marjaleena's bar and her scheme to recover her husband's fortune. It's a co-production between Finland and Estonia, with cinematography by Meelis Veeremets.
What films are similar to Hit Big?
If Hit Big hits the spot, you might enjoy A Fish Called Wanda (1988), Bandits (2001), or Dog Day Afternoon (1975) for their mix of crime and dark comedy. Wanda (1970) and The Asphalt Jungle (1950) are also worth exploring for fans of unconventional heist storytelling.
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