Character (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1997, Character is a drama and history film directed by Mike van Diem, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. In pre-WWII Holland, the penniless, illegitimate son of a powerful bailiff sets out to become a lawyer as he spends a lifetime struggling to prove his worth to his relentlessly spiteful father.
Who’s in it. Character stars Jan Decleir as Dreverhaven, Fedja van Huêt as Katadreuffe, Betty Schuurman as Joba and Tamar van den Dop as Lorna Te George, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Character has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Character page.
If you liked it. Fans of Character tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Character (1997)?
- In US, Character is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Character worth watching?
- Character holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Character?
- Character stars Jan Decleir, Fedja van Huêt, Betty Schuurman, Tamar van den Dop and Victor Löw.
- When was Character released?
- Character was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.