The Manneken Pis Case (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1960, The Manneken Pis Case is a comedy and romance film directed by Bert Haanstra, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. Kamiel steals the famous Brussels statue of Manneken Pis to impress his girlfriend Denise, the daughter of the man who is supposed to guard it. The Belgians, however, wrongly accuse the Dutch of having stolen their statue and hit back by stealing the statue of Hansje Brink.

Who’s in it. The Manneken Pis Case stars Ko van Dijk as Philidoor Peters, Ingrid Valerius as Denise Peters, Julien Schoenaerts as Gaston and Kees Brusse as Sus, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Manneken Pis Case has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Manneken Pis Case page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Manneken Pis Case tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Manneken Pis Case (1960)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Manneken Pis Case change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Manneken Pis Case worth watching?
The Manneken Pis Case holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Manneken Pis Case?
The Manneken Pis Case stars Ko van Dijk, Ingrid Valerius, Julien Schoenaerts, Kees Brusse and Mieke Verstraete.
When was The Manneken Pis Case released?
The Manneken Pis Case was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.