The Misfortunates(2009)
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The Misfortunates 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?
The Misfortunates (2009) is a drama and comedy film directed by Felix van Groeningen, released on October 7, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Kenneth Vanbaeden, Valentijn Dhaenens, Koen De Graeve and Wouter Hendrickx. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 228 ratings.
- Director:
- Felix van Groeningen
- Writers:
- Felix van Groeningen, Christophe Dirickx, Dimitri Verhulst
- Producers:
- Dirk Impens
- Cinematographer:
- Ruben Impens
- Composer:
- Jef Neve
- Production:
- Menuet
- Status:
- Released
The Misfortunates (2009) Trailer
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The Misfortunates Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Kenneth Vanbaeden
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
Pauline Grossen
as Sylvie
Sofie Palmers
as Vriendin Gunther
- Guy Dermul
Guy Dermul
as Directeur school
- Jos Geens
Jos Geens
as André
Key crew
Directed by Felix van Groeningen, written by Felix van Groeningen, Christophe Dirickx and Dimitri Verhulst, produced by Dirk Impens.
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The Misfortunates Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 228 ratings.
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The Misfortunates – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Misfortunates online?
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The Misfortunates (2009) is available to stream on CineMember and Telenet, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Misfortunates?
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The main cast of The Misfortunates (2009) includes Kenneth Vanbaeden, Valentijn Dhaenens, Koen De Graeve, Wouter Hendrickx and Johan Heldenbergh. The film was directed by Felix van Groeningen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Misfortunates released?
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The Misfortunates was released on October 7, 2009 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Misfortunates worth watching?
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The Misfortunates (2009) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 228 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Misfortunates?
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