Soldier of Orange (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1977, Soldier of Orange is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Paul Verhoeven, running about 148 minutes. “Love first. Fight later” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The lives of Erik Lanshof and five of his closest friends take different paths when the German army invades the Netherlands in 1940: fight and resistance, fear and resignation, collaboration and high treason.
Who’s in it. Soldier of Orange stars Rutger Hauer as Erik Lanshof, Jeroen Krabbé as Guus LeJeune, Lex van Delden as Nico and Derek de Lint as Alex, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Soldier of Orange has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Darkroom. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soldier of Orange page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soldier of Orange tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soldier of Orange (1977)?
- In US, Soldier of Orange is available to stream on Darkroom. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Soldier of Orange worth watching?
- Soldier of Orange holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Soldier of Orange?
- Soldier of Orange stars Rutger Hauer, Jeroen Krabbé, Lex van Delden, Derek de Lint and Huib Rooymans.
- When was Soldier of Orange released?
- Soldier of Orange was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.