The Good Hope (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film
Released in 1934, The Good Hope is a drama film directed by Alex Benno, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Fisherman’s widow Kniertje urges her two younger sons to set sail on the ‘Op hoop van zegen’, a heavily insured floating wreck which duly goes down in a storm. Kniertje is left behind, alone and lonely. Based on Herman Heijermans’ socialist-inspired Dutch theatre classic.
Who’s in it. The Good Hope stars Esther de Boer-van Rijk as Kniertje, Philip Dorn as Geert, Jan Van Ees as Barend and Annie Verhulst as Jo, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Good Hope page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Hope tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Hope (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Good Hope change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Good Hope?
- The Good Hope stars Esther de Boer-van Rijk, Philip Dorn, Jan Van Ees, Annie Verhulst and Willem van der Veer.
- When was The Good Hope released?
- The Good Hope was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.