Farewells (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1966, Farewells is a drama film directed by Roland Verhavert, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The captain of a ship in port has been entrusted with a secret government mission. He gives leave to the crew, but orders them to report back each morning. As the days go by, and the sailing date still remains a secret, the crew are thrown into a state of increasing uncertainty. The film concentrates on two crew members whose experiences are coloured by the omnipresent reality of the ship which is about to depart.
Who’s in it. Farewells stars Petra Laseur as Laure, Julien Schoenaerts as Pierre Wesselmans, Senne Rouffaer as Jessen and Kris Betz as Conductor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Farewells has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Farewells page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewells tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewells (1966)?
- In GB, Farewells 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 Farewells worth watching?
- Farewells holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Farewells?
- Farewells stars Petra Laseur, Julien Schoenaerts, Senne Rouffaer, Kris Betz and Edward Deleu.
- When was Farewells released?
- Farewells was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.