Sonny Boy
2011, Dutch. Directed by Maria Peters.
United by love, torn by fate
Waldemar Nods, a young man from Suriname, meets the older Dutch woman Rika van der Lans and they fall in love. In pre-WWII Netherlands they could not be more different. The one black, the other white, 17 years between them and on top of that Rika already has four children with another man. They love each other, but then Rika appears to be pregnant.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Sonny Boy
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Cast & crew
- Maria PetersDirector
- Ricky KooleRika van der Lans
- Sergio HasselbainkWaldemar Nods
- Marcel HensemaWillem
- Micha HulshofMarcel
- Gijs BlomWim - 13 jaar
- Ko ZandvlietWim - 19 jaar
- Gaite JansenBertha - 15-26 year
- Martijn LakemeierJan - 20 year
- Leny BreederveldMother Rika
- Bert GeurkinkFather RIka
- Roosmarijn LuytenJans
- Manoushka Zeegelaar-BreeveldEugenie Nods
Details
- Released
- 27 January 2011
- Country
- Netherlands
- Written by
- Pieter Van de Waterbeemd, Maria Peters
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Sonny Boy: quick answers
Is Sonny Boy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sonny Boy?
Sonny Boy runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does Sonny Boy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sonny Boy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sonny Boy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Sonny Boy on?
Sonny Boy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sonny Boy?
If you liked Sonny Boy, try Where Hands Touch, Firebird, Allied.
Who directed Sonny Boy?
Sonny Boy (2011) was directed by Maria Peters and stars Ricky Koole, Sergio Hasselbaink, Marcel Hensema.