The Northerners
1992, Dutch. Directed by Alex van Warmerdam.
A black comedy set in the 1960s in a small Netherlands community, populated by a cast of eccentrics, all of whom hold a range of sexual obsessions and frustrated desires.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 17 April 1992
- Original title
- De Noorderlingen
- Country
- Netherlands
- Written by
- Aat Ceelen, Alex van Warmerdam
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The Northerners: quick answers
Is The Northerners worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Northerners?
The Northerners runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Northerners have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Northerners. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Northerners parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Northerners yet.
Which OTT platform is The Northerners on?
The Northerners is streaming on Brew in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Northerners?
If you liked The Northerners, try Happiness, Somewhere in Queens, Kinds of Kindness.
Who directed The Northerners?
The Northerners (1992) was directed by Alex van Warmerdam and stars Jack Wouterse, Annet Malherbe, Rudolf Lucieer.