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The Misfortunates

The Misfortunates

13-year-old Gunther Strobbe grows up surrounded by alcohol, trash and his completely useless father and uncles. Slowly but surely, he's being prepared for the same hapless life. Can he defy his destiny?

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: De helaasheid der dingen
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy
  • Release Date: 2009-10-07
  • Runtime: 108 minutes
  • Rating: 7.188/10 (202 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Menuet
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3021
  • Languages: Dutch

Cast & Crew

Kenneth Vanbaeden

Kenneth Vanbaeden

as Kleine Gunther Strobbe (13 jaar)

Valentijn Dhaenens

Valentijn Dhaenens

as Gunther Strobbe

Koen De Graeve

Koen De Graeve

as Marcel 'Celle' Strobbe

Wouter Hendrickx

Wouter Hendrickx

as Lowie 'Petrol' Strobbe

Johan Heldenbergh

Johan Heldenbergh

as Pieter 'Breejen' Strobbe

Bert Haelvoet

Bert Haelvoet

as Koen Strobbe

Gilda De Bal

Gilda De Bal

as Meetje

Natali Broods

Natali Broods

as Rosie

Pauline Grossen

Pauline Grossen

as Sylvie

Sofie Palmers

Sofie Palmers

as Vriendin Gunther

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Trailers & Clips

The Misfortunates Movie Trailer

External Links

Keywords

big familyalcoholismuncle nephew relationshipworld recordlate for schooloverflowing toiletdrinking contestunwanted pregnancy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Misfortunates?

The Misfortunates is a Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 2009-10-07.

Who are the main actors in The Misfortunates?

The main cast includes Kenneth Vanbaeden, Valentijn Dhaenens, Koen De Graeve, Wouter Hendrickx, Johan Heldenbergh, .

Where can I watch The Misfortunates online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Misfortunates is available.

Is The Misfortunates based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Misfortunates?

The Misfortunates has an IMDb rating of 7.188/10 based on 202 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Misfortunates?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Misfortunates?

The soundtrack was composed by Menuet. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Misfortunates filmed?

The Misfortunates was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Misfortunates?

The total runtime of The Misfortunates is 108 minutes.

Is The Misfortunates suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Misfortunates?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Misfortunates.

Does The Misfortunates have a post-credit scene?

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