Character
In pre-WWII Holland, the penniless, illegitimate son of a powerful bailiff sets out to become a lawyer as he spends a lifetime struggling to prove his worth to his relentlessly spiteful father.
Where to watch Character in United States
Can I watch Character in United States? Character isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Character there. Availability last verified on July 31, 2026.
Where is Character streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Netzkino | — |
About Character
Character is a 1997 Dutch-language history and drama film directed by Mike van Diem. The cast is led by Jan Decleir, Fedja van Huêt, Betty Schuurman. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Character was produced by First Floor Features and Almerica Films and made in Belgium and Netherlands. It was released on April 17, 1997.
- Director
- Mike van Diem
- Writers
- Mike van Diem
- Release date
- April 17, 1997
- Original language
- Dutch
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Belgium, Netherlands
- Budget
- $5 million
- Production
- First Floor Features, Almerica Films
Character cast & crew
Character was directed by Mike van Diem and written by Mike van Diem.
The cast features Jan Decleir as Dreverhaven, Fedja van Huêt as Katadreuffe, Betty Schuurman as Joba, Tamar van den Dop as Lorna Te George, Victor Löw as De Gankelaar, and Hans Kesting as Jan Maan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Het Paleis van Boem, cinematography is by Rogier Stoffers, and it was produced by Dick Maas and Laurens Geels.
Is Character worth watching?
Character holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 119 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed history films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy history and drama, Character is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Character
Character isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of Character
Jan Decleir
Dreverhaven
Fedja van Huêt
Katadreuffe
Betty Schuurman
Joba
Tamar van den Dop
Lorna Te George
Victor Löw
De Gankelaar
Hans Kesting
Jan Maan
Lou Landré
Rentenstein
Bernhard Droog
Stroomkoning
Frans Vorstman
Inspector de Bree
Fred Goessens
Schuwagt
Jasper Gottlieb
Jacob (6 years old)
Marius Gottlieb
Jacob (6 years old)
Character — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Character in United States?
Character is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Character in?
Character is originally in Dutch, with audio tracks including English, French, Dutch, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Character?
Character runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Character rated?
It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 119 ratings.
More like Character
