Movie

The Little Shipowner

★ 9.5(2)198855m

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Good to know

Director: Marc Lybaert
Release date: 1988-02-14
Runtime: 55m
Language: Dutch
Status: Released
Country: Belgium
Studio: Belgische Radio en Televisie

About The Little Shipowner

The Little Shipowner is a 1988 movie in the Family, Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Marc Lybaert, starring Jo De Meyere, Sien Eggers and Suzanne Juchtmans. It has a runtime of 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Little Shipowner in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A film made for television, based on the book of the same name by Libera Carlier. A Flemish family decides to spend the summer holidays on de Schelde. Father Janssen buys a second-hand boat and together with his wife and two sons he sets sail. What follows is a sequence of pleasant moments and disappointments, watched by the sceptical mother Janssen.

Cast

Jo De Meyere

Vader Janssen

Sien Eggers

Mia

Suzanne Juchtmans

Dame

Machteld Ramoudt

Moeder Janssen

Edward Rooze

Karel

Bert Struys

Schipper

Derrick Struys

Zoon

Jannick Struys

Zoon

Oswald Versyp

Zeiler

Themes & keywords

motherantwerpboatsonbelgiumfatherflandersskipperpublic televisionharborfamilysailorscheldtship owner

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Little Shipowner in Switzerland?+

The Little Shipowner is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Little Shipowner on Netflix?+

The Little Shipowner is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is The Little Shipowner?+

The Little Shipowner has a runtime of 55 minutes (55 minutes).

Who stars in The Little Shipowner?+

The Little Shipowner stars Jo De Meyere, Sien Eggers, Suzanne Juchtmans, Machteld Ramoudt and Edward Rooze.

When did The Little Shipowner come out?+

The Little Shipowner is a 1988 movie directed by Marc Lybaert.

What genre is The Little Shipowner?+

The Little Shipowner is Family, Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Little Shipowner?+

The Little Shipowner was directed by Marc Lybaert.