Winter in Wartime(2008)
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A country occupied... A child's innocence lost.
Winter in Wartime Synopsis
During World War II in the freezing winter of 1944-45 the western Netherlands are in the grip of a famine. Many people move east to provide for their families. Fourteen year old Michiel can't wait to join the Dutch resistance, to the dismay of his father, who, as mayor, works to prevent escalations in the village.
Winter in Wartime (2008) is a drama, history and war film directed by Martin Koolhoven, released on November 17, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Martijn Lakemeier, Melody Klaver, Yorick van Wageningen and Jamie Campbell Bower. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 205 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Koolhoven
- Writers:
- Jan Terlouw, Mieke de Jong, Martin Koolhoven
- Producers:
- San Fu Maltha, Els Vandevorst, Antonino Lombardo
- Cinematographer:
- Guido van Gennep
- Composer:
- Pino Donaggio
- Production:
- Fu Works, Isabella Films B.V., Max TV, Prime Time, Isabella Films
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Revenue:
- $530,048
- Status:
- Released
Winter in Wartime (2008) Trailer
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Winter in Wartime Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martijn Lakemeier
as Michiel van Beusekom
Melody Klaver
as Erica van Beusekom
Yorick van Wageningen
as Uncle Ben
Jamie Campbell Bower
as Jack
Raymond Thiry
as Johan van Beusekom
Anneke Blok
as Lisa van Beusekom
Mees Peijnenburg
as Dirk
- Jesse van Driel
Jesse van Driel
as Theo
Dan van Husen
as Auer
Ad van Kempen
as Schafter
Tygo Gernandt
as Bertus
Ben Ramakers
as Veerman
Key crew
Directed by Martin Koolhoven, written by Jan Terlouw, Mieke de Jong and Martin Koolhoven, produced by San Fu Maltha, Els Vandevorst and Antonino Lombardo.
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Winter in Wartime Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 205 ratings.
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Winter in Wartime – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Winter in Wartime online?
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Winter in Wartime (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Winter in Wartime?
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The main cast of Winter in Wartime (2008) includes Martijn Lakemeier, Melody Klaver, Yorick van Wageningen, Jamie Campbell Bower and Raymond Thiry. The film was directed by Martin Koolhoven. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Winter in Wartime released?
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Winter in Wartime was released on November 17, 2008 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Winter in Wartime worth watching?
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Winter in Wartime (2008) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 205 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Winter in Wartime?
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Yes. The official Winter in Wartime trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.