Business is Business (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1971, Business is Business is a comedy film directed by Paul Verhoeven, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Controversial director Paul Verhoeven made his feature-film debut with this Dutch comedy-drama about two prostitutes working in the Amsterdam Red Light district, and the many strange and unusual men they meet through their work. Also known as Diary Of A Hooker, Business is Business, and Any Special Way, Wat Zien Ik? was based on the short stories of Albert Mol; the film was photographed by Jan de Bont, who later went on to become a successful director himself.
Who’s in it. Business is Business stars Ronnie Bierman as Blonde Greet, Sylvia de Leur as Nel Muller - Haar van boven, Jules Hamel as Sjaak and Piet Römer as Piet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Business is Business has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Business is Business page.
If you liked it. Fans of Business is Business tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Business is Business (1971)?
- In US, Business is Business is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Business is Business worth watching?
- Business is Business holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Business is Business?
- Business is Business stars Ronnie Bierman, Sylvia de Leur, Jules Hamel, Piet Römer and Helmert Woudenberg.
- When was Business is Business released?
- Business is Business was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.