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The Conscript

5.219741h 22mMovieDrama

In 1833, when the fledgling Belgian kingdom still fears a Dutch invasion, recruits were selected annually from an age cohort by a draw of lots in each locality. In this grim, then contemporary drama by the 'father of Flemish literature',…

DirectorRoland Verhavert
WritersNic Bal·Roland Verhavert
ProducersJan van Raemdonck·J.E. Lauwers

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Cast · Directed by Roland Verhavert

Jan Decleir
Jan Decleir
Jan Braems
Ansje Beentjes
Ansje Beentjes
Katrien
Gaston Vandermeulen
Gaston Vandermeulen
Grootvader
Gella Allaert
Gella Allaert
Katriens moeder
Bernard Verheyden
Bernard Verheyden
Karel
Marieke van Leeuwen
Marieke van Leeuwen
Hoertje
Idwig Stephane
Idwig Stephane
Korporaal
Eddy Asselbergs
Eddy Asselbergs
Boef
Leo Madder
Leo Madder
Boef
Denise Zimmerman
Denise Zimmerman
Vrouw van kommandant
Rudi Van Vlaenderen
Rudi Van Vlaenderen
Dokter
Johan Vanderbracht
Johan Vanderbracht
Kommandant

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The Conscript is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom.

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Yes — The Conscript is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026.

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