The 4th Man
1983, Dutch. Directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Christine is young, beautiful and rich. Her three husbands all died tragically. It's time for Christine to find her fourth man.
A writer whose lover is a woman widowed three times begins to suspect she may be responsible for her husbands' deaths.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 200 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Paul VerhoevenDirector
- Jeroen KrabbéGerard Reve
- Renée SoutendijkChristine Halslag
- Thom HoffmanHerman
- Dolf de VriesDr De Vries
- Geert de JongNurse Ria Josefs
- Hans VeermanUndertaker
- Hero MullerHein Josefs
- Caroline de BeusAdrienne
- Reinout BussemakerJohan Verdijk - First husband
- Erik J. MeijerCorporal Gé Verdonk - Second husband
- Ursul de GeerHenk Lunders - Third husband
- Filip BolluytSurfer
Details
- Released
- 23 March 1983
- Original title
- De vierde man
- Country
- Netherlands
- Written by
- Gerard Soeteman
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News & fan talk
What The 4th Man is based on
The 4th Man is based on De vierde man (1981) by Gerard Reve.
1981
De vierde man
By Gerard Reve
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The 4th Man: quick answers
Is The 4th Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 200 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The 4th Man?
The 4th Man runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The 4th Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The 4th Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The 4th Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The 4th Man is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The 4th Man on?
The 4th Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 March 1983. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The 4th Man?
If you liked The 4th Man, try Fear in the Night, Burnt Offerings, The Others.
Who directed The 4th Man?
The 4th Man (1983) was directed by Paul Verhoeven and stars Jeroen Krabbé, Renée Soutendijk, Thom Hoffman.
What is The 4th Man based on?
The 4th Man is based on De vierde man (1981) by Gerard Reve.