Scratches in the Table (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 1998, Scratches in the Table is an adventure and family film directed by Ineke Houtman, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. When Madelief's grandmother dies, her mother takes her to the funeral. She then visits her grandfather, but quickly gets bored, until Mischa tells her how much fun a rural summer can be. She investigates her grandmother's "summer house", made curious by the lock on the door. Madelief didn't remember her grandmother, but from her snooping in the summer house she learns a lot about her. Written by Steve Schonberger
Who’s in it. Scratches in the Table stars Madelief Verelst as Madelief, Rijk de Gooyer as Opa, Peter Blok as Opa als jonge man and Margo Dames as Moeder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Scratches in the Table has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scratches in the Table page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scratches in the Table tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scratches in the Table (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scratches in the Table change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scratches in the Table worth watching?
- Scratches in the Table holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scratches in the Table?
- Scratches in the Table stars Madelief Verelst, Rijk de Gooyer, Peter Blok, Margo Dames and Kitty Courbois.
- When was Scratches in the Table released?
- Scratches in the Table was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.