The Voorman Problem (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2013, The Voorman Problem is a comedy and drama film directed by Mark Gill, running about 13 minutes.

What it’s about. Doctor Williams is called in to examine the enigmatic Mr Voorman, a prisoner with a peculiar affliction: he believes he is a god. The Doctor must decide on the sanity of Mr Voorman - is he a faker or a lunatic? Diagnose him insane and they can ship him off to the asylum. But before making a decision, the Doctor has several questions in relation to Voorman's claims: why would a god choose to be straitjacketed in a prison, is there a way he can validate his boast and what has any of this got to do with Belgium?

Who’s in it. The Voorman Problem stars Martin Freeman as Doctor Williams, Tom Hollander as Mr Voorman, Simon Griffiths as Governor Bentley and Elisabeth Gray as Mrs Williams, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Voorman Problem has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Voorman Problem page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Voorman Problem tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Voorman Problem (2013)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Voorman Problem change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Voorman Problem worth watching?
The Voorman Problem holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Voorman Problem?
The Voorman Problem stars Martin Freeman, Tom Hollander, Simon Griffiths, Elisabeth Gray and Elisabeth Gray.
When was The Voorman Problem released?
The Voorman Problem was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.