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7.319972h 2mMovieHistoryDrama

In pre-WWII Holland, the penniless, illegitimate son of a powerful bailiff sets out to become a lawyer as he spends a lifetime struggling to prove his worth to his relentlessly spiteful father.

DirectorMike van Diem
WriterMike van Diem
ProducersDick Maas·Laurens Geels

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mike van Diem

JDJan Decleir
Jan Decleir
Dreverhaven
FHFedja van Huêt
Fedja van Huêt
Katadreuffe
BSBetty Schuurman
Betty Schuurman
Joba
TDTamar van den Dop
Tamar van den Dop
Lorna Te George
VLVictor Löw
Victor Löw
De Gankelaar
HKHans Kesting
Hans Kesting
Jan Maan
LLLou Landré
Lou Landré
Rentenstein
BDBernhard Droog
Bernhard Droog
Stroomkoning
FVFrans Vorstman
Frans Vorstman
Inspector de Bree
FGFred Goessens
Fred Goessens
Schuwagt
JGJasper Gottlieb
Jasper Gottlieb
Jacob (6 years old)
MGMarius Gottlieb
Marius Gottlieb
Jacob (6 years old)

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Character — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Character?

Character isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Character on Netflix?

No, Character is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Character on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Character isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Character for free?

Character isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.