Bonkers (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2005, Bonkers is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Martin Koolhoven, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Bonnie, a nine-year-old single child, is part of a family of three living in the Netherlands. They have a love of elephants, passed on by Bonnie's grandfather's grandfather who worked on a game reserve in Africa, and Bonnie feels that she instinctively does things like an elephant as a result. Her single mother, Lis, is bi-polar and at times spends days on end without even getting out of bed. Then there are other times when she will manically do wild acts, such as impromptu dancing in public. As a result, Bonnie's sturdy and stable grandmother must hold the family together by doing all the cooking, etc. After her grandmother is killed by a car, Bonnie becomes the most responsible family member and struggles with preparing meals and getting her reluctant mother to take her medication. She also must dodge Jorien, a social worker who is attempting to place her in a foster home.
Who’s in it. Bonkers stars Jesse Rinsma as Bonnie, Carice van Houten as Lis, Tom van Kessel as Koos and Frieda Pittoors as Puch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Bonkers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bonkers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bonkers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bonkers (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bonkers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bonkers worth watching?
- Bonkers holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bonkers?
- Bonkers stars Jesse Rinsma, Carice van Houten, Tom van Kessel, Frieda Pittoors and Daan Schuurmans.
- When was Bonkers released?
- Bonkers was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.