Die Ontwaking (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2016, Die Ontwaking is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Johnny Breedt, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Abel is preparing for a special gift to himself on his 50th Birthday. He wants to find himself a new face, that of a beautiful young woman. Ella Nesser is the attractive, but inexperienced murder detective, in charge of the case to track down the serial killer who has been praying on the city's young woman. When Abel develops an obsession with not only her face, but also her tattooed skin - the Hunter becomes the Hunted.
Who’s in it. Die Ontwaking stars Gys de Villiers as Abel Lotz, Juanita de Villiers as Ella Nesser, Gérard Rudolf as Capt. Fred Lange and Paul Eilers as Col. Silas Sauls, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Die Ontwaking has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $15.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Ontwaking page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Ontwaking tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Ontwaking (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Ontwaking change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die Ontwaking worth watching?
- Die Ontwaking holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Die Ontwaking?
- Die Ontwaking stars Gys de Villiers, Juanita de Villiers, Gérard Rudolf, Paul Eilers and Jaco Muller.
- When was Die Ontwaking released?
- Die Ontwaking was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.