Meet the Fokkens (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2011, Meet the Fokkens is a documentary film directed by Rob Schröder, running about 80 minutes. “They're up to their old tricks” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sisters doing it for themselves in Amsterdam's Red Light District. Louise and Martine Fokkens are identical twins. For over fifty years they were working as prostitutes. They freed themselves from the control of their pimps, ran their own brothel, and set up the first informal trade union for prostitutes. They are familiar faces in Amsterdam's Red Light District, but soon they will bid their farewells. The Ladies Fokkens is a portrait of these remarkable women, as well as a history of the Red Light District over the past fifty years.
Who’s in it. Meet the Fokkens stars Louise Fokkens as Herself and Martine Fokkens as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Meet the Fokkens has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meet the Fokkens page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meet the Fokkens (2011)?
- In GB, Meet the Fokkens is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Meet the Fokkens worth watching?
- Meet the Fokkens holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meet the Fokkens?
- Meet the Fokkens stars Louise Fokkens and Martine Fokkens.
- When was Meet the Fokkens released?
- Meet the Fokkens was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.