Find Your Favorite Movies

Discover trending and top-rated movies easily.

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?

Where to Watch

You can check official streaming platforms for availability:

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: 0.4162
  • 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

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie sceneMovie scene

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?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

Similar Movies

Smile at Last

Smile at Last

Afonya

Afonya

Angela's Ashes

Angela's Ashes

Babylon

Babylon

Cheaper by the Dozen 2

Cheaper by the Dozen 2

His Dog

His Dog

Terkel in Trouble

Terkel in Trouble

The Family Stone

The Family Stone

Fallen Leaves

Fallen Leaves

Not Today

Not Today

Cheaper by the Dozen

Cheaper by the Dozen

Kate & Leopold

Kate & Leopold

You Kill Me

You Kill Me

A Christmas Tale

A Christmas Tale

Samurai Fiction

Samurai Fiction

The Doors

The Doors

28 Days

28 Days

Factotum

Factotum

Turned

Turned

Bringing Out the Dead

Bringing Out the Dead