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Amsterdam

Name: Amsterdam
Genre: Drama
Released: 2009-05-10
Cast: Ilias Addab, Katja Herbers, Aus Greidanus Jr., Ward Weemhoff, Renée Fokker

2009 | 85 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Best for anyone who wants something that moves them and people who like stories about real, flawed people. It's about loss, handled with care rather than melodrama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 25 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off: It's in Dutch, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

A rich American couple, a family of Dutch criminals, a French gay couple, a working class family from Germany and an illegal Moroccan youth and his kid brother, are all in Amsterdam, each with their own story. Different reasons make their paths intertwine, leading to a dramatic climax that changes their lives for ever.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ivo van Hove

Ilias AddabAbdul Rashid
Katja HerbersRoos
Aus Greidanus Jr.Sjaak
Ward WeemhoffJonny
Renée FokkerMaria
Omar MetwallyJohn
Marisa TomeiDonna
Steven van WatermeulenPhilip
Warre BorgmansGeorge
Samuel WeissHeinz