Isabelle (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2011, Isabelle is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Ben Sombogaart, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Isabelle is a famous and beloved actress from the Netherlands, who disappears when on Holiday in Belgium. She has been kidnapped by bartender Jeanne Bitor, an artist with a disfigured face. Jeanne is very bitter about her 'ugly' appearance, and she is obsessed with the process of dying and deterioration of animals and humans. Therefore, she abducts Isabelle and starves her to death, while painting her in different phases of the process.
Who’s in it. Isabelle stars Halina Reijn as Isabelle, Tineke Caels as Jeanne, Wim Opbrouck as Bernard and Edwin de Vries as Vader van Isabelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Isabelle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Isabelle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Isabelle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Isabelle (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Isabelle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Isabelle worth watching?
- Isabelle holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Isabelle?
- Isabelle stars Halina Reijn, Tineke Caels, Wim Opbrouck, Edwin de Vries and Monique van de Ven.
- When was Isabelle released?
- Isabelle was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.