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Soldier of Orange

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1977 | 148 min | Drama, Thriller, War

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and history buffs. If you loved Schindler's List or Inglourious Basterds, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 28 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Dutch, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The lives of Erik Lanshof and five of his closest friends take different paths when the German army invades the Netherlands in 1940: fight and resistance, fear and resignation, collaboration and high treason.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 63K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Paul Verhoeven

  • Rutger HauerErik Lanshof
  • Jeroen KrabbéGuus LeJeune
  • Lex van DeldenNico
  • Derek de LintAlex
  • Huib RooymansJan Weinberg
  • Dolf de VriesJack Ten Brinck
  • Eddy HabbemaRobby Froost
  • Belinda MeuldijkEsther
  • Peter FaberWill Dostgaarde
  • Rijk de GooyerGestapo Agent Breitner