Abel
Abel has never left home (literally). After failing with doctors and psychiatrists, Abel's father Victor brings home Christine, a friend, in an attempt to teach Abel basic social skills. But Victor's wife Duif accuses him of having an affair, and in the ensuing row Abel is thrown out into the street. But help is at hand when he runs into kind-hearted stripper Zus - whose show Victor is obsessed with…
Where to watch Abel in United States
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Where is Abel streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Abel
Abel is a 1986 Dutch-language comedy and drama film directed by Alex van Warmerdam. The cast is led by Alex van Warmerdam, Henri Garcin, Olga Zuiderhoek. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Abel was produced by First Floor Features, Orkater Foundation, and VPRO and made in Netherlands. It was released on February 27, 1986.
- Director
- Alex van Warmerdam
- Writers
- Otakar Votoček, Frans Weisz, Alex van Warmerdam
- Release date
- February 27, 1986
- Original language
- Dutch
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Netherlands
- Production
- First Floor Features, Orkater Foundation, VPRO
Abel cast & crew
Abel was directed by Alex van Warmerdam and written by Otakar Votoček, Frans Weisz, and Alex van Warmerdam.
The cast features Alex van Warmerdam as Abel, Henri Garcin as Victor, Olga Zuiderhoek as Duif, Annet Malherbe as Zus, Loes Luca as Christine, and Peer Mascini as Director.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Marc Felperlaan and it was produced by Laurens Geels and Dick Maas.
Is Abel worth watching?
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Abel is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Abel
Abel isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
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Cast of Abel
Alex van Warmerdam
Abel
Henri Garcin
Victor
Olga Zuiderhoek
Duif
Annet Malherbe
Zus
Loes Luca
Christine
Peer Mascini
Director
Marc van Warmerdam
Fishmonger
Abel — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Abel in United States?
Abel is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Abel in?
Abel is originally in Dutch. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Abel?
Abel runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
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