Where can I watch The Purse Snatcher (1995)?

In US, The Purse Snatcher 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 The Purse Snatcher worth watching?

The Purse Snatcher holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Purse Snatcher?

The Purse Snatcher stars Olivier Tuinier, Aus Greidanus Jr., Micha Hulshof, Myranda Jongeling and Jaap Spijkers.

When was The Purse Snatcher released?

The Purse Snatcher was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.

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The Purse Snatcher (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1995, The Purse Snatcher is a thriller, drama and family film directed by Maria Peters, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. Alex is very close to his elderly grandmother partly because his busy parents seem to have little or no time for him. One day he surprises two boys from his school leaving her house and is shocked to find her tied up inside – they have robbed her! Alex is sworn to secrecy as his gran is worried that her daughter will think her incompetent. This secret leads Alex into trouble as the two boys accost him in the street and bully him into becoming a pickpocket ("tasjesdief") for them, mugging old ladies. Alex learns how to deal with this situation in the end.

Who’s in it. The Purse Snatcher stars Olivier Tuinier as Alex van Zuilen, Aus Greidanus Jr. as Lucos, Micha Hulshof as Evert and Myranda Jongeling as Mother of Alex, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Purse Snatcher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 The Purse Snatcher page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Purse Snatcher tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Purse Snatcher (1995)?: In US, The Purse Snatcher 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 The Purse Snatcher worth watching?: The Purse Snatcher holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Purse Snatcher?: The Purse Snatcher stars Olivier Tuinier, Aus Greidanus Jr., Micha Hulshof, Myranda Jongeling and Jaap Spijkers.
When was The Purse Snatcher released?: The Purse Snatcher was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.