Lily Was Here (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1989, Lily Was Here is a thriller and drama film directed by Ben Verbong, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Lily works as a checkout girl at the local supermarket. She becomes pregnant, but before the child is born, the black father is attacked by skinheads and killed. Following his death, she flees to the city, where she soon finds herself under the wings of a pimp, Ted. Escaping Ted, she commences a one-woman spree of thefts, culminating in running from the police and the press. In the end, Lily must make a choice between freedom, and her baby.
Who’s in it. Lily Was Here stars Marion van Thijn as Lily, Thom Hoffman as Arend, Coen van Vrijberghe de Coningh as Ted and Monique van de Ven as Vroedvrouw Conny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Lily Was Here has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lily Was Here page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lily Was Here tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lily Was Here (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lily Was Here change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lily Was Here worth watching?
- Lily Was Here holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lily Was Here?
- Lily Was Here stars Marion van Thijn, Thom Hoffman, Coen van Vrijberghe de Coningh, Monique van de Ven and Truus te Selle.
- When was Lily Was Here released?
- Lily Was Here was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.