Evenaar (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1985, Evenaar is a music and comedy film directed by Jo Dua, running about 148 minutes.
What it’s about. Registration of the Dutch musical. Claartje van Dijk (Simone Kleinsma) is a successful television presenter who wants to divorce her husband, Bob van Dijk (Jos Brink), a third-rate writer without inspiration. However, they continue to live in the same house and Bob decides to separate the living room with a white line (the equator). Soon both Claartje and Bob try to poke each other's eyes out with various lovers.
Who’s in it. Evenaar stars Jos Brink as Bob van Dijk, Simone Kleinsma as Claartje van Dijk, Frank Sanders as Aloysius van Gerven Bakema and Georgette Hagedoorn as Oma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Evenaar 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 Evenaar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evenaar tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evenaar (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Evenaar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Evenaar worth watching?
- Evenaar holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Evenaar?
- Evenaar stars Jos Brink, Simone Kleinsma, Frank Sanders, Georgette Hagedoorn and Lucy de Lange.
- When was Evenaar released?
- Evenaar was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.