Platteland (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2011, Platteland is a notable film directed by Sean Else, running about 121 minutes. “This Afrikaans movie has a plotline straight out of the classic Westerns.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Platteland features a stellar cast of actors and musicians and puts a vibrant new spin on some of the most popular Afrikaans hits of the past few years. It tells the story of Riana van Niekerk who is desperately fighting to save her family's farm from Mike Ferreira. He has his own agenda and is determined to drive Riana from the land and seize her farm. When Dirk Pretorius, a drifter with many secrets of his own, arrives in town, new alliances are formed and love blossoms in unexpected ways.
Who’s in it. Platteland stars Steve Hofmeyr as Mike Ferreira, Lianie May as Riana van Niekerk, Bok van Blerk as Dirk Pretorius and Jay du Plessis as Jakes Ferreira (as Jay), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Platteland has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Platteland page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Platteland (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Platteland change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Platteland worth watching?
- Platteland holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Platteland?
- Platteland stars Steve Hofmeyr, Lianie May, Bok van Blerk, Jay du Plessis and Karlien van Jaarsveld.
- When was Platteland released?
- Platteland was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.