Character
1997, Dutch. Directed by Mike van Diem.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Mike van DiemDirector
- Jan DecleirDreverhaven
- Fedja van HuêtKatadreuffe
- Betty SchuurmanJoba
- Tamar van den DopLorna Te George
- Victor LöwDe Gankelaar
- Hans KestingJan Maan
- Lou LandréRentenstein
- Bernhard DroogStroomkoning
- Frans VorstmanInspector de Bree
- Fred GoessensSchuwagt
- Jasper GottliebJacob (6 years old)
- Marius GottliebJacob (6 years old)
Details
- Released
- 17 April 1997
- Original title
- Karakter
- Country
- Belgium, Netherlands
- Written by
- Mike van Diem
- Budget
- $4.5M
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What Character is based on
Character is based on Character by Ferdinand Bordewijk.
Character
By Ferdinand Bordewijk
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Character: quick answers
Is Character worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Character?
Character runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does Character have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Character. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Character parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Character yet.
Which OTT platform is Character on?
Character isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Character?
If you liked Character, try The Hill, Worth, Queen of the Ring.
Who directed Character?
Character (1997) was directed by Mike van Diem and stars Jan Decleir, Fedja van Huêt, Betty Schuurman.
What is Character based on?
Character is based on Character by Ferdinand Bordewijk.