The East
2021, Dutch. Directed by Jim Taihuttu.
A war between duty and conscience.
A young Dutch soldier deployed to suppress post-WWII independence efforts in the Netherlands’ colony of Indonesia finds himself torn between duty and conscience when he joins an increasingly ruthless commander’s elite squad.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The East
The East isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Jim TaihuttuDirector
- Martijn LakemeierJohan de Vries
- Marwan KenzariRaymond "De Turk" Westerling
- Jonas SmuldersMattias Cohen
- Jim DeddesWerner de Val
- Abel van GijlswijkSjaak "Charlie" Rondhuis
- Coen BrilEddy Coolen
- Reinout Scholten van AschatTinus de Val
- Joes BrauersHerman Keizer
- Peter Paul MullerMajor Penders
- Mike ReusCamp Commander Mulder
- Huub SmitLieutenant Hartman
- Jeroen PercevalChaplain Janssen
Details
- Released
- 13 August 2021
- Original title
- De Oost
- Country
- Netherlands, Belgium, Indonesia, United States of America, France
- Written by
- Mustafa Duygulu, Jim Taihuttu
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The East: quick answers
Is The East worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The East?
The East runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does The East have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The East. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The East parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The East yet.
Which OTT platform is The East on?
The East isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The East?
If you liked The East, try WILL, Outlaws - For Greater Glory, The Forgotten Battle.
Who directed The East?
The East (2021) was directed by Jim Taihuttu and stars Martijn Lakemeier, Marwan Kenzari, Jonas Smulders.