Abel (1986)
Overview
Abel has never left home (literally). After failing with doctors and psychiatrists, Abel's father Victor brings home Christine, a friend, in an attempt to teach Abel basic social skills. But Victor's wife Duif accuses him of having an affair, and in the ensuing row Abel is thrown out into the street. But help is at hand when he runs into kind-hearted stripper Zus - whose show Victor is obsessed with…
Where to watch Abel
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | YouTube | YouTube |
| Canada | — | YouTube | YouTube |
| France | — | Sooner | Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
| Netherlands | Videoland, CineMember | — | — |
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What is Abel about?
Abel has never left home (literally). After failing with doctors and psychiatrists, Abel's father Victor brings home Christine, a friend, in an attempt to teach Abel basic social skills. But Victor's wife Duif accuses him of having an affair, and in the ensuing row Abel is thrown out into the street. But help is at hand when he runs into kind-hearted stripper Zus - whose show Victor is obsessed with… Abel is a Comedy, Drama movie, released on 1986-02-27, runtime 100 minutes.
Is Abel worth watching?
TMDB users rate Abel 6.4 out of 10 from 45 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Abel?
In Spain, Abel streams on Filmin. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Alex van Warmerdam
Cast
- Alex van Warmerdam as Abel
- Henri Garcin as Victor
- Olga Zuiderhoek as Duif
- Annet Malherbe as Zus
- Loes Luca as Christine
- Peer Mascini as Director
- Marc van Warmerdam as Fishmonger
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Sources
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