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Antonia's Line

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1995 | 102 min | Drama, Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won an Oscar, though it had little lasting buzz. 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 wants a laugh. If you loved The Deer Hunter or Captain Fantastic, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence and sex.
  • It's in Dutch, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

After World War II, Antonia and her daughter, Danielle, go back to their Dutch hometown, where Antonia's late mother has bestowed a small farm upon her. There, Antonia settles down and joins a tightly-knit but unusual community. Those around her include quirky friend Crooked Finger, would-be suitor Bas and, eventually for Antonia, a granddaughter and great-granddaughter who help create a strong family of empowered women.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    68% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Foreign Language Film. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA. Plus 7 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 21K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Marleen Gorris

  • Willeke van AmmelrooyAntonia
  • Els DottermansDanielle
  • Dora van der GroenAllegonde
  • Veerle van OverloopThérèse
  • Carolien SpoorThérèse (6)
  • Esther VriesendorpThérèse (13)
  • Thyrza RavesteijnSarah
  • Mil SeghersKrummer Finger
  • Jan DecleirSebastian
  • Elsie de BrauwLara