Doel (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2018, Doel is a documentary film directed by Frederik Sølberg, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. 26 people live in the Belgian city of Doel, and they have no plans of moving anywhere. Even if everyone else is busy telling them how hopeless their beloved ghost town is. Vandalised, dilapidated and an ironic destination for urban explorers, car nerds and Dutch techno ravers. Doel is squeezed between an industrial port and a nuclear power station, and since the 1960s the government has regularly tried to raze it to the ground to make space for a container park in the name of globalisation. The school, the shops and even the church have closed, and most houses have either been torn down or abandoned. But the last inhabitants are not giving up. Young as well as old agree to defend Doel to the very end.
Who’s in it. Doel stars Christoph Malcorps, Emilienne Driessen, Jerome de Paepe and Alwin Vandekerkhove, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Doel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on GuideDoc and True Story. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doel page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doel (2018)?
- In US, Doel is available to stream on GuideDoc and True Story. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Doel worth watching?
- Doel holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doel?
- Doel stars Christoph Malcorps, Emilienne Driessen, Jerome de Paepe, Alwin Vandekerkhove and Brian Waterschoot.
- When was Doel released?
- Doel was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.