Boerenpsalm (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1989, Boerenpsalm is a drama and history film directed by Roland Verhavert, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. This heimat-movie after a novel by Felix Timmermans is about the at first sight idyllic, but actually tragical life of Wortel, a peasant in a pre-war Belgian village, who has a hard time accepting the curate’s assurance it’s all part of God’s grand plan when his loved ones keep coming to harm.
Who’s in it. Boerenpsalm stars Jef Burm as Pastoor, Christel Domen as Frisine, Matteo Simoni as Pasgeboren baby and Ronny Waterschoot as Wortel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Boerenpsalm 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 Boerenpsalm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boerenpsalm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boerenpsalm (1989)?
- In GB, Boerenpsalm 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 Boerenpsalm worth watching?
- Boerenpsalm holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boerenpsalm?
- Boerenpsalm stars Jef Burm, Christel Domen, Matteo Simoni, Ronny Waterschoot and Magda Lesage.
- When was Boerenpsalm released?
- Boerenpsalm was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.