Winter in Wartime
2008, Dutch. Directed by Martin Koolhoven.
A country occupied... A child's innocence lost.
During World War II in the freezing winter of 1944-45 the western Netherlands are in the grip of a famine. Many people move east to provide for their families. Fourteen year old Michiel can't wait to join the Dutch resistance, to the dismay of his father, who, as mayor, works to prevent escalations in the village.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 208 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Martin KoolhovenDirector
- Martijn LakemeierMichiel van Beusekom
- Melody KlaverErica van Beusekom
- Yorick van WageningenUncle Ben
- Jamie Campbell BowerJack
- Raymond ThiryJohan van Beusekom
- Anneke BlokLisa van Beusekom
- Mees PeijnenburgDirk
- Jesse van DrielTheo
- Dan van HusenAuer
- Ad van KempenSchafter
- Tygo GernandtBertus
- Ben RamakersVeerman
Details
- Released
- 17 November 2008
- Original title
- Oorlogswinter
- Country
- Netherlands, Belgium
- Written by
- Mieke de Jong, Paul Jan Nelissen, Martin Koolhoven
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $530K
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What Winter in Wartime is based on
Winter in Wartime is based on Winter in Wartime (1972) by Jan Terlouw.
1972
Winter in Wartime
By Jan Terlouw
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Winter in Wartime: quick answers
Is Winter in Wartime worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 208 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Winter in Wartime?
Winter in Wartime runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Winter in Wartime have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Winter in Wartime. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Winter in Wartime parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Winter in Wartime is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Winter in Wartime on?
Winter in Wartime isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Winter in Wartime?
If you liked Winter in Wartime, try Secrets of War, Black Book, Soldier of Orange.
Who directed Winter in Wartime?
Winter in Wartime (2008) was directed by Martin Koolhoven and stars Martijn Lakemeier, Melody Klaver, Yorick van Wageningen.
What is Winter in Wartime based on?
Winter in Wartime is based on Winter in Wartime (1972) by Jan Terlouw.