Max Havelaar (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1976, Max Havelaar is a drama and history film directed by Fons Rademakers, running about 170 minutes.
What it’s about. An idealistic Dutch colonial officer posted to Indonesia in the 19th century is cohvinced that he can make the kinds of changes that will actually help the local people he is in charge of, but circumstances soon make him realize just how out of touch he really is, and it doesn't take long for things to go from bad to worse.
Who’s in it. Max Havelaar stars Peter Faber as Max Havelaar, Sacha Bulthuis as Tine, Adendu Soesilaningrat as Regent and Maruli Sitompul as Demang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Max Havelaar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Max Havelaar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Max Havelaar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Max Havelaar (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Max Havelaar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Max Havelaar worth watching?
- Max Havelaar holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Max Havelaar?
- Max Havelaar stars Peter Faber, Sacha Bulthuis, Adendu Soesilaningrat, Maruli Sitompul and Krijn ter Braak.
- When was Max Havelaar released?
- Max Havelaar was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.