Abel (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1986, Abel is a comedy film directed by Alex van Warmerdam, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A well-to-do, thirty-something shut-in faces city life, family secrets and his own quirks when he is finally thrown out by his parents.
Who’s in it. Abel stars Alex van Warmerdam as Abel, Henri Garcin as Victor, Olga Zuiderhoek as Duif and Annet Malherbe as Zus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Abel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abel (1986)?
- In US, Abel is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Abel worth watching?
- Abel holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Abel?
- Abel stars Alex van Warmerdam, Henri Garcin, Olga Zuiderhoek, Annet Malherbe and Loes Luca.
- When was Abel released?
- Abel was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.