Now (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 2006, Now is a drama film directed by Jan-Willem van Ewijk, running about 80 minutes. “Now is the time to live again” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mysterious accident has separated Jaap from his beloved Rose, but they continue to talk to each other in their minds and dreams. As Jaap struggles to come to terms with what happened, his best friend JP suggests they travel to France to visit Rose and unravel the mystery. During their journey JP unveils a secret which forces Jaap to face the truth about Rose.
Who’s in it. Now stars Matthijs Bourdrez, Brigitte Baladié, Arisha de Waal and Ramin Ghiasy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Now has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Now page.
If you liked it. Fans of Now tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Now (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Now change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Now worth watching?
- Now holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Now?
- Now stars Matthijs Bourdrez, Brigitte Baladié, Arisha de Waal, Ramin Ghiasy and Ilona Minchom.
- When was Now released?
- Now was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.