The East (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2020, The East is a thriller, drama, war and history film directed by Jim Taihuttu, running about 137 minutes. “A war between duty and conscience.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Dutch soldier deployed to suppress post-WWII independence efforts in the Netherlands’ colony of Indonesia finds himself torn between duty and conscience when he joins an increasingly ruthless commander’s elite squad.
Who’s in it. The East stars Martijn Lakemeier as Johan de Vries, Marwan Kenzari as Raymond "De Turk" Westerling, Jonas Smulders as Mattias Cohen and Jim Deddes as Werner de Val, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The East has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel and 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 East page.
If you liked it. Fans of The East tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The East (2020)?
- In US, The East is available to stream on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, and 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 East worth watching?
- The East holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The East?
- The East stars Martijn Lakemeier, Marwan Kenzari, Jonas Smulders, Jim Deddes and Joes Brauers.