Movie

Springen

★ 4.5(8)19861h 45m

Thriller Comedy

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Springen is streaming on Netflix in Portugal. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Springen

🇵🇹 Portugal

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Director: Jean-Pierre De Decker
Release date: 1986-03-06
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: Dutch
Status: Released
Country: Belgium
Studio: Visie Filmproduktie

About Springen

Springen is a 1986 movie in the Thriller and Comedy genres, directed by Jean-Pierre De Decker, starring Herbert Flack, Mark Verstraete and Maya van den Broecke. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.5/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Springen in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Springen (Jumping) is an absurdist comedy set inside 'Sempa Vivax', an exclusive and highly unusual retirement home housed in a castle.The facility caters specifically to wealthy elderly residents, offering them the unique opportunity to fully realize their wildest, final fantasies and unfulfilled dreams. Under the guidance of the home's eccentric staff, the residents engage in bizarre and extravagant activities, which range from reenacting passionate past romances to staging a simulated atomic war for entertainment.The narrative unfolds through the various subplots of these residents as they navigate their surreal daily lives, attempting to escape the realities of old age and mortality through illusion and play. The story explores the chaotic dynamics between the elderly elite, their families, and the staff members who facilitate their increasingly elaborate delusions.