For Queen and Country (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 1979, For Queen and Country is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Voor koningin en vaderland (English: For Queen and Country) is a 1979 Dutch television miniseries created and written by Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema and Gerard Soeteman, and directed by Paul Verhoeven. The four-part serial is an extended version of Verhoeven's 1977 film Soldaat van Oranje (Solider of Orange). During World War II, Leiden students–among them Erik, Guus, Jan, Alex and Robby–collaborate and/or join the resistance movement against the German occupation of the Netherlands.
Who’s in it. For Queen and Country stars Susan Penhaligon as Susan, Belinda Meuldijk as Esther, Derek de Lint as Alex and Edward Fox as Colonel Rafelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, For Queen and Country 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 For Queen and Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of For Queen and Country tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For Queen and Country (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for For Queen and Country change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is For Queen and Country worth watching?
- For Queen and Country holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in For Queen and Country?
- For Queen and Country stars Susan Penhaligon, Belinda Meuldijk, Derek de Lint, Edward Fox and Jeroen Krabbé.
- When was For Queen and Country released?
- For Queen and Country was released in 1979.