Count Your Blessings (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1987, Count Your Blessings is a comedy and drama film directed by Pieter Verhoeff, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Alternating comedy and drama this portrait of different families on three floors in an Amsterdam building where the stairs symbolizes the suffering of known urban living alongside each other. Upstairs live two students, including the failed and unemployed singer Karin with Harrie and Wouter down with his demented mother.
Who’s in it. Count Your Blessings stars Mirjam Sternheim as Martje Wilbrink, Peter Tuinman as Leo de Zeeuw, Geert de Jong as Rosa Leroy and Gerard Thoolen as Sjef, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Count Your Blessings has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Count Your Blessings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Count Your Blessings tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Count Your Blessings (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Count Your Blessings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Count Your Blessings worth watching?
- Count Your Blessings holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Count Your Blessings?
- Count Your Blessings stars Mirjam Sternheim, Peter Tuinman, Geert de Jong, Gerard Thoolen and Arend Jan Heerma van Voss.