Hector (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1987, Hector is a comedy film directed by Stijn Coninx, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Hector's parents sent him to an orphanage in treatment for smallpox but... they never picked him up. 35 years later, he still lives in the orphanage, surrounded by children, his playmates. Till a forgotten aunt remembers that he exists. She'll get him to participate in the bakery of her husband, Achilles, to work. Hector shows his skills on the basis of unexpected inventions. So he helps Jos, the son of Achilles, to accomplish his dream to be a cycling champion. Hector's good humor and childlike manner overcomes all resistance and pulls his entire entourage along on the path to success. From now on he can learn what love is...
Who’s in it. Hector stars Urbanus as Hector, Herbert Flack as Gregoire Ghijssels, Sylvia Millecam as Ella Mattheusen and Frank Aendenboom as Achiel Mattheusen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hector has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hector page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hector tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hector (1987)?
- In GB, Hector is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hector worth watching?
- Hector holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hector?
- Hector stars Urbanus, Herbert Flack, Sylvia Millecam, Frank Aendenboom and Marc Van Eeghem.
- When was Hector released?
- Hector was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.