The Misfortunates (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2009, The Misfortunates is a comedy and drama film directed by Felix van Groeningen, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. 13-year-old Gunther Strobbe grows up surrounded by alcohol, trash and his completely useless father and uncles. Slowly but surely, he's being prepared for the same hapless life. Can he defy his destiny?
Who’s in it. The Misfortunates stars Kenneth Vanbaeden as Kleine Gunther Strobbe (13 jaar), Valentijn Dhaenens as Gunther Strobbe, Koen De Graeve as Marcel 'Celle' Strobbe and Wouter Hendrickx as Lowie 'Petrol' Strobbe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Misfortunates has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Misfortunates page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Misfortunates tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Misfortunates (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Misfortunates change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Misfortunates worth watching?
- The Misfortunates holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Misfortunates?
- The Misfortunates stars Kenneth Vanbaeden, Valentijn Dhaenens, Koen De Graeve, Wouter Hendrickx and Johan Heldenbergh.
- When was The Misfortunates released?
- The Misfortunates was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.