Nova Zembla (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2011, Nova Zembla is a drama and history film directed by Reinout Oerlemans, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Gerrit de Veer, a novice writer on a 16th-century Dutch merchant vessel, chronicles the daring mission to discover a trade route across the North Pole to Asia. But the heroic journey turns into tragedy when the ship gets stuck in the relentless, penetrating ice. The men are forced to spend the winter on the frozen, arctic wasteland of Nova Zembla, fighting polar bears, hunger and lethal temperatures. Their chances of making it until the following spring are virtually zero.
Who’s in it. Nova Zembla stars Robert de Hoog as Gerrit de Veer, Jan Decleir as Petrus Plancius, Derek de Lint as Willem Barentsz and Doutzen Kroes as Catharina Plancius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Nova Zembla 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 Nova Zembla page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nova Zembla tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nova Zembla (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nova Zembla change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nova Zembla worth watching?
- Nova Zembla holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nova Zembla?
- Nova Zembla stars Robert de Hoog, Jan Decleir, Derek de Lint, Doutzen Kroes and Victor Reinier.
- When was Nova Zembla released?
- Nova Zembla was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.