Winter in Wartime (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, Winter in Wartime is a drama, war and history film directed by Martin Koolhoven, running about 103 minutes. “A country occupied, a child's innocence lost.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During World War II in the freezing winter of 1944-45 the western Netherlands are in the grip of a famine. Many people move east to provide for their families. Fourteen year old Michiel can't wait to join the Dutch resistance, to the dismay of his father, who, as mayor, works to prevent escalations in the village.
Who’s in it. Winter in Wartime stars Martijn Lakemeier as Michiel van Beusekom, Melody Klaver as Erica van Beusekom, Yorick van Wageningen as Uncle Ben and Jamie Campbell Bower as Jack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Winter in Wartime has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $530K at the box office.
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 Winter in Wartime page.
If you liked it. Fans of Winter in Wartime tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Winter in Wartime (2008)?
- In US, Winter in Wartime 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 Winter in Wartime worth watching?
- Winter in Wartime holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Winter in Wartime?
- Winter in Wartime stars Martijn Lakemeier, Melody Klaver, Yorick van Wageningen, Jamie Campbell Bower and Raymond Thiry.
- When was Winter in Wartime released?
- Winter in Wartime was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.