Burgemeestersmoord (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, Burgemeestersmoord is a drama and war film directed by Daan Blommers.

What it’s about. "Burgemeestersmoord" tells the true story of the assassination of Mayor Piet Smulders of Someren and Mayor Willem Wijnen of Asten. Both mayors were part of the resistance and did everything they could to make things as difficult as possible for the occupying forces. In German-occupied North Brabant, Jan searches for his place in the war. One thing is certain for him: this cannot continue. When Jan gets a job at the town hall, he becomes entangled between the mayors of Someren and Asten and the German officer Von Obernberger. From the moment Jan is embraced by the resistance, his actions increasingly draw the attention of the Germans. These deeds will have major consequences for both Someren and Asten.

Who’s in it. Burgemeestersmoord stars Rene Boetselaers as Jan, Maarten Waals as Willem Wijnen, Jan Vinken as Piet Smulders and Frans Verberne as Frans Eijsbouts, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Burgemeestersmoord 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 Burgemeestersmoord page.

If you liked it. Fans of Burgemeestersmoord tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.