Abeltje (1998): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1998, Abeltje is an abenteuer film directed by Ben Sombogaart, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. Pupil Abel is the victim of Laura's nasty prank, yet gets accidentally blamed and overreacts. His ma withdraws him from school and gets him a job as lift-boy. But its' a special lift: when he pushes the forbidden green button, it takes him, Laura, Jozias Tump and Maria Klaterhoen to Manhattan. There he's mistaken by a rich bitch who looks like his mother for her long missing son Johnny. When a police helicopter comes to tow the lift cabin, the Dutchmen get back in. It takes them to a Latin American country, Perugona. The new revolutionary leader realizes presidents live about one year, so he gives the job to Mr. Tump, who saved his life. The news coverage attracts Abel's and Johnny's family, in time for an even weirder finale.

Who’s in it. Abeltje stars Rick van Gastel as Abeltje, Soraya Smith as Laura, Marisa van Eyle as Juffrouw Klaterhoen and Carine Crutzen as Guerrilla boss, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Abeltje has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abeltje page.

If you liked it. Fans of Abeltje tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception, Interstellar and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.