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The Penknife

1992Movie1 h 30 min

ComedyFamily
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

Accidentally still in possession of his best friend's pocket knife after they move all the way to a different city, a young boy sets out to return it.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

Movies with

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Ben Sombogaart
Written by
Sjoerd Kuyper
Produced by
Burny Bos, Debby de Jong
Music by
Roger Verhaart, Karel von Kleist

Everyone

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Facts

October 15, 1992 · 1 h 30 min · Family, Comedy, Adventure, Drama

Released
October 15, 1992
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Family, Comedy, Adventure, Drama
Original language
Dutch
Made in
Netherlands
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about The Penknife

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Penknife?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Penknife worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Penknife okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Penknife make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch The Penknife?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Penknife in English?

Dutch

No, it was made in Dutch.