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The Northerners

6.919921h 43mMovieComedyDrama

A black comedy set in the 1960s in a small Netherlands community, populated by a cast of eccentrics, all of whom hold a range of sexual obsessions and frustrated desires.

DirectorAlex van Warmerdam
WritersAlex van Warmerdam·Aat Ceelen
ProducersLaurens Geels·Dick Maas

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BrewBrewFilmtapFilmtapCineverseCineverse
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alex van Warmerdam

JWJack Wouterse
Jack Wouterse
Jacob
AMAnnet Malherbe
Annet Malherbe
Martha
RLRudolf Lucieer
Rudolf Lucieer
Anton
LL
Leonard Lucieer
Thomas
LWLoes Wouterson
Loes Wouterson
Elisabeth
AWAlex van Warmerdam
Alex van Warmerdam
Plagge
VDVeerle Dobbelaere
Veerle Dobbelaere
Agnes
DS
Dary Some
Black man
TGTheo van Gogh
Theo van Gogh
Fat Willy
JCJacques Commandeur
Jacques Commandeur
Teacher
LLLoes Luca
Loes Luca
Fat Willy's Mother
LBLeny Breederveld
Leny Breederveld
Buurvrouw

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The Northerners — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Northerners?

The Northerners is streaming on Brew, Filmtap and Cineverse in Canada, and available to rent or buy on YouTube and MovieMe. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Northerners on Netflix?

No, The Northerners is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Brew and Filmtap.

Is The Northerners on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Northerners isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Brew and Filmtap instead.

Where can I watch The Northerners for free?

The Northerners is available to stream free (with ads) on Filmtap and Cineverse in Canada.