The Good Hope (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1986, The Good Hope is a drama and romance film directed by Guido Pieters, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Barend is worried about the safety of the sailing vessel he is on. The owner is an unscrupulous and stingy man who skimps on repairs and Barend becomes aware of this. Inevitably there is drama and tragedy. The film is set in an early 20th century Dutch fishing village with local period costume and colour.
Who’s in it. The Good Hope stars Kitty Courbois as Kniertje, Danny de Munk as Barend, Renée Soutendijk as Jo and Huub Stapel as Geert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Good Hope 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 The Good Hope page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Hope tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Hope (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Good Hope change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Good Hope worth watching?
- The Good Hope holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Good Hope?
- The Good Hope stars Kitty Courbois, Danny de Munk, Renée Soutendijk, Huub Stapel and Rijk de Gooyer.
- When was The Good Hope released?
- The Good Hope was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.