The Northerners (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1992, The Northerners is a comedy film directed by Alex van Warmerdam, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. A black comedy set in the 1960s in a small Netherlands community, populated by a cast of eccentrics, all of whom hold a range of sexual obsessions and frustrated desires.
Who’s in it. The Northerners stars Jack Wouterse as Jacob, Annet Malherbe as Martha, Rudolf Lucieer as Anton and Leonard Lucieer as Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Northerners has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Northerners page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Northerners tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Northerners (1992)?
- In US, The Northerners is available to stream on Brew, and 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 The Northerners worth watching?
- The Northerners holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Northerners?
- The Northerners stars Jack Wouterse, Annet Malherbe, Rudolf Lucieer, Leonard Lucieer and Loes Wouterson.
- When was The Northerners released?
- The Northerners was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.