The Surprise
2015, Dutch. Directed by Mike van Diem.
An eccentric multimillionaire signs an agreement to have his life ended. While selecting his coffin he meets a young woman who has signed up for the same arrangement. Trouble ensues when the couple falls in love and wishes to get out of the contract.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Surprise
The Surprise is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mike van DiemDirector
- Georgina VerbaanAnne de Koning
- Jeroen van KoningsbruggeJacob van Zuylen de With
- Jan DecleirCornald Muller
- Henry GoodmanMr. Jones
- Pierre BokmaSecurity Van Zuylen Foundation
- Ankur BahlAsif
- Naveed ChoudhryMoshin
- Oliver GatzHalim
- Ronny JhuttiKhuram
- Tamar BaruchMarissa de la Rue
- Ronald TopVermeer
- Hubert FerminDe Wijs
Details
- Released
- 21 May 2015
- Original title
- De Surprise
- Country
- Netherlands
- Written by
- Mike van Diem, Karen van Holst Pellekaan, Belcampo
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The Surprise: quick answers
Is The Surprise worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Surprise?
The Surprise runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Surprise have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Surprise. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Surprise parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Surprise yet.
Which OTT platform is The Surprise on?
The Surprise is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Surprise?
If you liked The Surprise, try Easy Virtue, The Right Kind of Wrong, Yoh! Bestie.
Who directed The Surprise?
The Surprise (2015) was directed by Mike van Diem and stars Georgina Verbaan, Jeroen van Koningsbrugge, Jan Decleir.