Off Screen (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2005, Off Screen is a thriller, fantasy and crime film directed by Pieter Kuijpers, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. March 11th, 2002. John R. takes the head of security and 17 others hostage in Amsterdam biggest skyscraper. John R. demands to speak with the Philips head of Sound&Vision. His goal is to warn people about a large-scale fraud, aimed at brainwashing consumers by means of widescreen TV sets. In the film, we find out about John's preliminary frustrations, his bizarre encounter with Philips head of Sound&Vision Gerard Wesselinck, their impossible friendship, rivalry and John's armed attempt to force the executive to do penance in public.
Who’s in it. Off Screen stars Jeroen Krabbé as Gerard Wesselinck, Jan Decleir as John Voerman, Astrid Joosten as Herself and Theu Boermans as Leo Verkerk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Off Screen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Off Screen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Off Screen tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Off Screen (2005)?
- In US, Off Screen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Off Screen worth watching?
- Off Screen holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Off Screen?
- Off Screen stars Jeroen Krabbé, Jan Decleir, Astrid Joosten, Theu Boermans and Carly Wijs.
- When was Off Screen released?
- Off Screen was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.