The Grip (1909): cast, story & where to watch
1909 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1909, The Grip is a drama and horror film directed by Léon Boedels, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Jean-Marie Hardouin is an old man who once was notorious because of the iron grip he exerted on his family but now he is lame. He whiles away his days in a chair in the house of his son and daughter-in-law. He has to see how his adulterous daughter-in-law plots to murder her two foster children and her husband. Jean-Marie can't intervene and because he can't talk he can't warn his own family. Misfortune, tragic developments, and a fatal ending dominated many of the early Dutch fiction films.
Who’s in it. The Grip stars Louis Bouwmeester as Jean-Marie Hardouin, Ko van Sprinkhuijsen as Hippolyte, Mien de la Mar as Rose and Raaf Bouwmeester as Emile, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Grip has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Grip page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grip tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Grip (1909)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Grip change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Grip worth watching?
- The Grip holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Grip?
- The Grip stars Louis Bouwmeester, Ko van Sprinkhuijsen, Mien de la Mar, Raaf Bouwmeester and Frits Bouwmeester jr..
- When was The Grip released?
- The Grip was released in 1909, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.