Knysna (2014): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2014, Knysna is a komödie film directed by Andre Velts, running about 104 minutes. “Love does not differentiate between a marsh rat and a princess” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Dolf is a regular guy from a modest background in Knysna. He is content with his normal small town existence, his group of friends and his eccentric grandparents. His life is thrown upside down when he falls for a beautiful stranger Stephanie, a somewhat wealthy visitor to the sleepy coastal resort. What she has not been honest about, is that she is engaged to the Prince of Lichtenstein, but has a cold feet, and is hiding out in Knysna. Stephanie is drawn to the simplicity of Dolf's life and yearns for her own to be as uncomplicated and away from the limelight. When the lie becomes apparent, Dolf is conflicted. He is in love with Stephanie, but also feels an inferiority complex come to the fore. She is just a girl wanting a guy to love her and for her to love him back.

Who’s in it. Knysna stars Neels Van Jaarsveld as Dolf Roos, Marguerite Wheatley as Stephanie, Emile Hager as Pascal du Pont and Kaz McFadden as James Roos, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Knysna 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 Knysna page.

If you liked it. Fans of Knysna tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.