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Publieke Werken (2015): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

2015 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 2015, Publieke Werken is a drama film directed by Joram Lürsen, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. 1888: a luthier, Vedder, has to step aside when his home, opposite the recently completed Central Station in Amsterdam, must yield for the planned Victoria Hotel. His cousin Anijs, pharmacist in the Northern provinces of the Netherlands, has gotten into a fix after illegal medical practices, and is looking for a way out. For himself and his wife Martha, but also for a colony of poor peat cutters whom he promises a future in the United States. Committed - or is it pride? - the two of them think up a scheme from which they all will fully benefit. With tragic consequences.

Who’s in it. Publieke Werken stars Gijs Scholten van Aschat as Vedder, Jacob Derwig as Anijs, Rifka Lodeizen as Martha and Zeb Troostwijk as Klein Pet, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Publieke Werken has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Publieke Werken page.

If you liked it. Fans of Publieke Werken tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch Publieke Werken (2015)?
In USA, Publieke Werken is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Publieke Werken worth watching?
Publieke Werken holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Publieke Werken?
Publieke Werken stars Gijs Scholten van Aschat, Jacob Derwig, Rifka Lodeizen, Zeb Troostwijk and Juda Goslinga.
When was Publieke Werken released?
Publieke Werken was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.