The Misfortunates (2009)
Movie 1h 48m ★ 7.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
Dating from 2009, The Misfortunates sits in the comedy and drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Felix van Groeningen. The cast includes Johan Heldenbergh, Wouter Hendrickx and Valentijn Dhaenens. The running time is 1h 48m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.
68Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
13-year-old Gunther Strobbe grows up surrounded by alcohol, trash and his completely useless father and uncles. Slowly but surely, he's being prepared for the same hapless life. Can he defy his destiny?
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Cast & crew
- Felix van GroeningenDirector
- Johan Heldenberghas Pieter 'Breejen' Strobbe
- Wouter Hendrickxas Lowie 'Petrol' Strobbe
- Valentijn Dhaenensas Gunther Strobbe
- Kenneth Vanbaedenas Kleine Gunther Strobbe (13 jaar)
- Koen De Graeveas Marcel 'Celle' Strobbe
- Bert Haelvoetas Koen Strobbe
- Gilda De Balas Meetje
- Natali Broodsas Rosie
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Questions about The Misfortunates
- What genre is The Misfortunates?
- The Misfortunates is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
- Who stars in The Misfortunates?
- Johan Heldenbergh, Wouter Hendrickx, Valentijn Dhaenens, Kenneth Vanbaeden, Koen De Graeve appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Misfortunates?
- Felix van Groeningen directed The Misfortunates.
- How long is The Misfortunates?
- The Misfortunates runs for 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- Is The Misfortunates worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Misfortunates?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
