Hemel (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 2012, Hemel is a drama film directed by Sacha Polak, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Divided into chapters, the film first chronicles Hemel's many sexual conquests, but then takes on a different tone as it explores her complicated relationship with her father, Gijs. A dapper auctioneer, Gijs has dated a series of younger women since Hemel's mother's death. But when Gijs starts seeing the charming Sophie, for the first time Hemel feels that her special relationship with her father is threatened...
Who’s in it. Hemel stars Hannah Hoekstra as Hemel, Hans Dagelet as Gijs, Rifka Lodeizen as Sophie and Mark Rietman as Douwe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Hemel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hemel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hemel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hemel (2012)?
- In US, Hemel is available to stream on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hemel worth watching?
- Hemel holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hemel?
- Hemel stars Hannah Hoekstra, Hans Dagelet, Rifka Lodeizen, Mark Rietman and Barbara Sarafian.
- When was Hemel released?
- Hemel was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.
