Abel
1986, Dutch. Directed by Alex van Warmerdam.
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…
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 27 February 1986
- Country
- Netherlands
- Written by
- Otakar Votoček, Frans Weisz, Alex van Warmerdam
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Abel: quick answers
Is Abel worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Abel?
Abel runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Abel have a post-credits scene?
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Is Abel suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Abel yet.
What movies are like Abel?
If you liked Abel, try It Runs in the Family, Sometimes Always Never, Foster.
Who directed Abel?
Abel (1986) was directed by Alex van Warmerdam and stars Alex van Warmerdam, Henri Garcin, Olga Zuiderhoek.