Manslaughter (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2012, Manslaughter is a thriller and drama film directed by Pieter Kuijpers, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Doodslag (Dutch for "Manslaughter") is the story of Max, a paramedic who is repeatedly hindered in performing his duties by loutish behaviour. As his ambulance hurries towards a complicated childbirth, some youths prevent Max from reaching the distressed woman in labour. Spurred on by the emergency and the incendiary words of a TV pundit, he reaches a boiling point and forcefully hits one of the men obstructing his ambulance. Max's strike has far-reaching, unintended consequences.
Who’s in it. Manslaughter stars Theo Maassen as Max, Gijs Scholten van Aschat as Felix, Maryam Hassouni as Amira and Najib Amhali as Mo's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Manslaughter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $702.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manslaughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manslaughter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manslaughter (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Manslaughter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Manslaughter worth watching?
- Manslaughter holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manslaughter?
- Manslaughter stars Theo Maassen, Gijs Scholten van Aschat, Maryam Hassouni, Najib Amhali and Janni Goslinga.
- When was Manslaughter released?
- Manslaughter was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.