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De marathon

De marathon

2012Movie⏱️ 1h 47m
ComedyDramaSport
7.5
IMDB Rating
8,029 votes

After finding out that they have a tax debt of 40,000 euros, four very out-of-shape men working at a car shop start to train for a marathon in which they can win the money to pay the debt.

Director
Diederick Koopal
Writers
Gerard Meuldijk, Martin van Waardenberg
Stars
Stefan de Walle, Martin van Waardenberg, Marcel Hensema
Release Date
October 18, 2012
Language
Dutch
Country
Netherlands
🏆 4
Wins
🎯 7
Nominations
💬 6
Reviews
📋 6.0K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

👤
Stefan de Walle
as Gerard
👤
Martin van Waardenberg
as Leo
Marcel Hensema
Marcel Hensema
as Nico
Frank Lammers
Frank Lammers
as Kees
👤
Mimoun Oaïssa
as Youssoef
Martijn Lakemeier
Martijn Lakemeier
as Harry
👤
Ariane Schluter
as Lenie
Cynthia Abma
Cynthia Abma
as Jolanda
Georgina Verbaan
Georgina Verbaan
as Anita
Annet Malherbe
Annet Malherbe
as Nel

💰 Box Office

$3,281,734
Worldwide Gross

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Color
Color
Filming Location
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Production
Eyeworks Film & TV Drama, Inspire Pictures

🏷️ Keywords

marathoncoughing bloodcanal boatfinnishsponsored walk

🎯 Categories

DutchComedyDramaSport

⭐ Featured Review

Not just a normal comedy but better!
by Guanche482023-04-17
10/10

"Hahahahaha I love this movie, last weekend I saw it for the second time, I haven't seen it for years. The story is wonderful and it will make you laugh a lot and cry a little, but in a positive way. This group of men from Rotterdam are the most authentic, and there are no stereotypes here, it is the pure reality. From Rotterdam to the bone! This gives the film a lot of character. It is the mentality and nonchalant character of those from Rotterdam, that lightness gives a lot of optimism to the story, something that I love in life. Humor and optimism, don't worry too much! The jokes ..."

💡 Did You Know?

Koos van Staveren is the owner of the garage Garvak where they shot the movie. In January 2017 the movie became reality according to the news. Koos van Staveren is diagnosed with cancer and his garage is threatened by bankruptcy. Instead of running a marathon, the makers and cast of The Marathon organized a benefit evening on January 5 to raise money for Koos van Staveren. They raised almost 9500 euro for the garage.

📖 Synopsis

After finding out that they have a tax debt of 40,000 euros, four very out-of-shape men working at a car shop start to train for a marathon in which they can win the money to pay the debt.