The Misfortunates
Originally released in 2009. The Misfortunates is a drama/comedy film. directed by Felix van Groeningen.
Starring Kenneth Vanbaeden, Valentijn Dhaenens, and Koen De Graeve
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 7, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (210 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Top Cast
Kenneth Vanbaeden
as Kleine Gunther Strobbe (13 jaar)
Valentijn Dhaenens
as Gunther Strobbe
Koen De Graeve
as Marcel 'Celle' Strobbe
Wouter Hendrickx
as Lowie 'Petrol' Strobbe
Johan Heldenbergh
as Pieter 'Breejen' Strobbe
Bert Haelvoet
as Koen Strobbe
Gilda De Bal
as Meetje
Natali Broods
as Rosie
Pauline Grossen
as Sylvie
Sofie Palmers
as Vriendin Gunther
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- Menuet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Misfortunates about?
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 des...
Who directed The Misfortunates?
The Misfortunates was directed by Felix van Groeningen.
How long is The Misfortunates?
The Misfortunates has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Misfortunates released?
The Misfortunates was released on October 7, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Misfortunates?
The main cast of The Misfortunates includes Kenneth Vanbaeden, Valentijn Dhaenens, Koen De Graeve, Wouter Hendrickx, Johan Heldenbergh.
Is The Misfortunates worth watching?
The Misfortunates has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 210 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.