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The Marathon

2012Movie1 h 47 min

ComedyDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

An uplifting, cathartic comedy movie about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Movies with

Story

You never walk alone

Four out-of-shape car mechanics decide to participate in the Rotterdam marathon. If they reach the finish in time, they will be able to pay off their debt — if they don't, they will lose their garage.

Feels like

  • Underdog Sports Comedy
  • Feel-Good Story
  • Working-Class Life
  • Friendship & Teamwork
  • Marathon Running
  • Heartwarming Humor
  • Redemptive Arc
  • Rotterdam Setting
  • Community Spirit

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Diederick Koopal
Written by
Martin van Waardenberg, Gerard Meuldijk
Produced by
Hans de Weers, Reinout Oerlemans, Maarten Swart
Music by
Merlijn Snitker, Melcher Meirmans, Chrisnanne Wiegel

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 18, 2012 · 1 h 47 min · Strong Language

Released
October 18, 2012
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Dutch
Made in
Netherlands
Available in
14 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Marathon?"

Questions about The Marathon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Marathon?

It streams in 11 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Marathon worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Marathon okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Marathon make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Marathon?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Marathon in English?

Dutch

No, it was made in Dutch.