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Winter in Wartime

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2008 | 103 min | Drama, History, War

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (74% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Schindler's List, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Dutch, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

During World War II in the freezing winter of 1944-45 the western Netherlands are in the grip of a famine. Many people move east to provide for their families. Fourteen year old Michiel can't wait to join the Dutch resistance, to the dismay of his father, who, as mayor, works to prevent escalations in the village.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $9 million worldwide on a $4 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 14K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Martin Koolhoven

  • Martijn LakemeierMichiel van Beusekom
  • Melody KlaverErica van Beusekom
  • Yorick van WageningenUncle Ben
  • Jamie Campbell BowerJack
  • Raymond ThiryJohan van Beusekom
  • Anneke BlokLisa van Beusekom
  • Mees PeijnenburgDirk
  • Jesse van DrielTheo
  • Dan van HusenAuer
  • Ad van KempenSchafter