Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates (1962): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1962, Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates is an action, drama, abenteuer and fernsehfilm film directed by Norman Foster, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Set in 1860s Holland along the famed Zeider Zee — young Hans Brinker finds himself responsible for supporting his family after his father becomes injured in an accident. He and his sister, Gretel, travel to Amsterdam in search of funds to help pay for their father's operation. Their only hope lies in the city's annual ice skating race in which Hans must face off against his arch-rival, Ludwig Schimmel, in hopes of winning the prize money.

Who’s in it. Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates stars Rony Zeaner as Hans Brinker, Carin Rossby as Gretel Brinker, Gunilla Jelf as Hilda Van Gleck and Erik Strandmark as Raff Brinker, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.