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The Misfortunates (2009)

Movie ★ 7.2 108 min

Drama Comedy

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?

Felix van Groeningen Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 7, 2009
Runtime
108 min
IMDb
tt1075110
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Cast

Kenneth Vanbaeden Kleine Gunther Strobbe (13 jaar) Valentijn Dhaenens Valentijn Dhaenens Gunther Strobbe Koen De Graeve Koen De Graeve Marcel 'Celle' Strobbe Wouter Hendrickx Wouter Hendrickx Lowie 'Petrol' Strobbe Johan Heldenbergh Johan Heldenbergh Pieter 'Breejen' Strobbe Bert Haelvoet Bert Haelvoet Koen Strobbe Gilda De Bal Gilda De Bal Meetje Natali Broods Natali Broods Rosie Pauline Grossen Sylvie Sofie Palmers Sofie Palmers Vriendin Gunther Guy Dermul Directeur school Jos Geens André Charlotte Vandermeersch Charlotte Vandermeersch Konijn Lynn Van Royen Lynn Van Royen Rostje Yves Degryse Yves Degryse Franky Sara de Bosschere Sara de Bosschere Nele Fockedey Robbie Cleiren Robbie Cleiren Deurwaarder

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Misfortunates about?
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?
Who directed The Misfortunates?
The Misfortunates was directed by Felix van Groeningen.
Who stars in The Misfortunates?
The Misfortunates stars Kenneth Vanbaeden, Valentijn Dhaenens, Koen De Graeve, Wouter Hendrickx.
When was The Misfortunates released?
The Misfortunates is a 2009 drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch The Misfortunates?
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