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The Surprise

Original title: De surprise
  • 20152015
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
4.3K
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1,694
Georgina Verbaan and Jeroen van Koningsbrugge in The Surprise (2015)
Jacob, an eccentric multimillionaire signs an agreement to have his life ended. While selecting his coffin he meets beautiful Anne, a young woman who has signed up for the same arrangement. Trouble ensues when the couple falls in love and wishes to get out of the contract.
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After signing an agreement with a company that offers to end their lives when they least expect it, a dejected millionaire and a disheartened young woman fall in love and must find a way to ... Read allAfter signing an agreement with a company that offers to end their lives when they least expect it, a dejected millionaire and a disheartened young woman fall in love and must find a way to get out of their binding contracts.After signing an agreement with a company that offers to end their lives when they least expect it, a dejected millionaire and a disheartened young woman fall in love and must find a way to get out of their binding contracts.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
4.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
36,584
1,694
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    • Director
      • Mike van Diem
    • Writers
      • Mike van Diem(screenplay)
      • Karin van Holst Pellekaan(screen story)
      • Belcampo(short story)
    • Stars
      • Jeroen van Koningsbrugge
      • Georgina Verbaan
      • Jan Decleir
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Mike van Diem
    • Writers
      • Mike van Diem(screenplay)
      • Karin van Holst Pellekaan(screen story)
      • Belcampo(short story)
    • Stars
      • Jeroen van Koningsbrugge
      • Georgina Verbaan
      • Jan Decleir
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 10User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations

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    The Surprise trailer
    Trailer 2:16
    The Surprise trailer

    Photos6

    Georgina Verbaan and Jeroen van Koningsbrugge in The Surprise (2015)
    Georgina Verbaan and Jeroen van Koningsbrugge in The Surprise (2015)
    Georgina Verbaan and Jeroen van Koningsbrugge in The Surprise (2015)
    Georgina Verbaan and Jeroen van Koningsbrugge in The Surprise (2015)
    Jeroen van Koningsbrugge in The Surprise (2015)

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    Jeroen van Koningsbrugge
    Jeroen van Koningsbrugge
    • Jacob van Zuylen de With
    Georgina Verbaan
    Georgina Verbaan
    • Anne de Koning
    Jan Decleir
    Jan Decleir
    • Cornald Muller
    Henry Goodman
    Henry Goodman
    • Mr. Jones
    Ankur Bahl
    Ankur Bahl
    • Asif
    Naveed Choudhry
    Naveed Choudhry
    • Moshin
    Oliver Gatz
    Oliver Gatz
    • Halim
    Ronny Jhutti
    Ronny Jhutti
    • Khuram
    Elisabeth Andersen
    • Mother
    Tamar Baruch
    Tamar Baruch
    • Marissa de la Rue
    Michiel Blankwaardt
    • Truckdriver
    Pierre Bokma
    Pierre Bokma
    • Security Van Zuylen Foundation
    Hans Doodkorte
    • Cardriver
    Judith Edixhoven
    Judith Edixhoven
    • Assistant De Wijs
    Hubert Fermin
    • De Wijs
    Reinier Hattink
    • Assistant De Wijs
    Ignace Paepe
    • Police man
    Sean Talo
    • Guard
    • Director
      • Mike van Diem
    • Writers
      • Mike van Diem(screenplay) (screen story)
      • Karin van Holst Pellekaan(screen story)
      • Belcampo(short story)
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    • Trivia
      This movie is based on a Dutch short story by Belcampo that director Mike van Diem wanted to adapt for years after winning a Best Foreign Picture Academy Award for Character (1997). It was initially considered for production in the USA, with Scarlett Johansson showing interest in playing the female lead. However, van Diem wasn't convinced that Johansen could do comedy and couldn't come to an agreement with the intended producer, so he took the project back to his native country, the Netherlands.
    • Connections
      Referenced in De slimste mens ter wereld: Episode #7.5 (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Requiem (Aeternam)
      Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
      Licensed by allmusic.nl

    User reviews10

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    8/10
    You should give this a chance
    In the hands of a typical Hollywood studios this would be a watered down formula movie, but I found the drama to stand out the most. It's a mistake to simply call this a romantic comedy. It is first and foremost a drama starting out as an examination of people in pain. And slowly embracing the quirky yet twisted predicament that ensues.
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    • May 11, 2019

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    • Release date
      • May 21, 2015 (Netherlands)
    • Countries of origin
      • Netherlands
      • Belgium
      • Germany
      • Ireland
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Japan)
      • Official site (Netherlands)
    • Languages
      • Dutch
      • English
      • Hindi
      • French
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Amor por sorpresa
    • Filming locations
      • Beloeil, Belgium
    • Production companies
      • N279 Entertainment
      • FATT Productions
      • Prime Time
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,224,452
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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