The Surprise (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2015, The Surprise is a comedy and romance film directed by Mike van Diem, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. An eccentric multimillionaire signs an agreement to have his life ended. While selecting his coffin he meets a young woman who has signed up for the same arrangement. Trouble ensues when the couple falls in love and wishes to get out of the contract.
Who’s in it. The Surprise stars Georgina Verbaan as Anne de Koning, Jeroen van Koningsbrugge as Jacob van Zuylen de With, Jan Decleir as Cornald Muller and Henry Goodman as Mr. Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Surprise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Surprise page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Surprise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Surprise (2015)?
- In US, The Surprise is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Surprise worth watching?
- The Surprise holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Surprise?
- The Surprise stars Georgina Verbaan, Jeroen van Koningsbrugge, Jan Decleir, Henry Goodman and Pierre Bokma.
- When was The Surprise released?
- The Surprise was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.