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Winter in Wartime

2008Movie1 h 43 minR

DramaHistory
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic667.6Rotten Tomatoes75%77%

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about history and war, with standout world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

A country occupied... A child's innocence lost.

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.

Feels like

  • WWII Historical Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Dutch Resistance
  • Survival Story
  • Tense & Gritty
  • Family & Loyalty
  • Youthful Idealism
  • Poignant War Narrative
  • Atmospheric Period Piece

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Martin Koolhoven
Written by
Martin Koolhoven, Mieke de Jong, Jan Terlouw
Produced by
Els Vandevorst, San Fu Maltha, Jan Vrints
Music by
Pino Donaggio

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Facts

November 17, 2008 · 1 h 43 min · R

Released
November 17, 2008
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
Dutch
Also spoken
English, German
Made in
Netherlands, Belgium
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$530,048
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Winter in Wartime?"

Questions about Winter in Wartime

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Where can I stream Winter in Wartime?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Winter in Wartime from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Winter in Wartime worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Winter in Wartime okay for kids?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Winter in Wartime in English?

DutchEnglishGerman

No, it was made in Dutch, with some English and German.