Young Kees
2003, Dutch. Directed by André van Duren.
Enchanted by the magic of your own imagination
Little boy Kees is based on the famous classical masterpiece by Theo Thijssen and deals with a twelve year old Amsterdam schoolboy who grows up at the end of the 19th century in the Jordaan (part of Amsterdam. Kees Bakels is a dreamer who seeks refuge from reality with wild imagination where he dares more than in real life. Through his fathers illness and his young love for Rosa Overbeek he develops himself as someone who acts and assumes responsibility.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- André van DurenDirector
- Ruud FeltkampKees Bakels
- Theo MaassenVader Bakels
- Serge-Henri ValckeFranse toerist
- Hannah CheneyRosa Overbeek
- Ger van der GrijnMan in Raam
- Sebas Bermanvan Dam - klasgenoot
- Yannick van de VeldeDe Veer - klasgenoot
- Monic HendrickxMoeder Bakels
- Floris van BommelKlant
- Merel HulzinkTruusje Bakels
- Joep OnderdelindenGymnastiekmeester
- Hans KestingMeester
Details
- Released
- 27 November 2003
- Original title
- Kees de Jongen
- Country
- Netherlands
- Written by
- Maarten Lebens, Bob in 't Hout
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Young Kees runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Young Kees isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 November 2003. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Young Kees?
If you liked Young Kees, try Skater Girl, Where the Red Fern Grows, Where the Red Fern Grows.
Who directed Young Kees?
Young Kees (2003) was directed by André van Duren and stars Ruud Feltkamp, Theo Maassen, Serge-Henri Valcke.