The East
Watch TrailerA 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.
Watch online
Click to play
📋 Film Details
| Original Title | De Oost |
| Year | 2021 |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Genre | War, Drama, Thriller, History |
| Director | Jim Taihuttu |
| Runtime | 137 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (69 votes) |
📺 Where to Watch
Unfortunately, we couldn't find any official platforms or free sites for this title yet.
Try finding similar movies with our AI-powered search
🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Jim Taihuttu
— MovieFinder Editorial
Best Watched
Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
🎭 Cast
Martijn Lakemeier
Johan de Vries
Marwan Kenzari
Raymond "De Turk" Westerling
Jonas Smulders
Mattias Cohen
Jim Deddes
Werner de Val
Abel van Gijlswijk
Sjaak "Charlie" Rondhuis
Coen Bril
Eddy Coolen
Reinout Scholten van Aschat
Tinus de Val
Joes Brauers
Herman Keizer
Peter Paul Muller
Major Penders
Mike Reus
Camp Commander Mulder
💬 Audience Reviews
Audience Score
Write a Review
Quick rating — tap to vote:
Or write a full review: