The East (2021)
Original title: De Oost
The East is a 2021 Dutch-language war movie directed by Jim Taihuttu, with a running time of 2h 17m. It stars Martijn Lakemeier, Marwan Kenzari and Jonas Smulders.
A 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.
Quick answers
What is The East about?
A 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.
When was The East released?
The East was released on 13 August 2021.
How long is The East?
The East runs 2h 17m.
Who made The East?
The East was directed by Jim Taihuttu.
Where can I watch The East?
The East is available on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Philo, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Kanopy and Fandango at Home Free.
Where to watch The East
Stream: Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Philo, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel
Watch free with ads: Fandango at Home Free, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Martijn Lakemeier as Johan de Vries
- Marwan Kenzari as Raymond "De Turk" Westerling
- Jonas Smulders as Mattias Cohen
- Jim Deddes as Werner de Val
- Abel van Gijlswijk as Sjaak "Charlie" Rondhuis
- Coen Bril as Eddy Coolen
- Reinout Scholten van Aschat as Tinus de Val
- Joes Brauers as Herman Keizer
- Peter Paul Muller as Major Penders
- Mike Reus as Camp Commander Mulder
- Huub Smit as Lieutenant Hartman
- Jeroen Perceval as Chaplain Janssen