The Surprise
De Surprise
Synopsis
An eccentric multimillionaire signs an agreement to have his life ended. While selecting his coffin he meets 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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
THE SURPRISE Movie Trailer (aka De Surprise)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-04
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Georgina Verbaan
Anne de Koning
Jeroen van Koningsbrugge
Jacob van Zuylen de With
Jan Decleir
Cornald Muller
Henry Goodman
Mr. Jones
Pierre Bokma
Security Van Zuylen Foundation
Ankur Bahl
Asif
Naveed Choudhry
Moshin
Oliver Gatz
Halim
Ronny Jhutti
Khuram
Tamar Baruch
Marissa de la Rue
Ronald Top
Vermeer
Hubert Fermin
De Wijs
Esther von Arx
Julija
Frieda Pittoors
Johanna
Jaap Maarleveld
Fred
Release History & Theatrical Window
Europe on Screen
Festival / Special Debut
October 9, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 11, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike van Diem
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike van Diem, Karen van Holst Pellekaan, Belcampo
- Original Score
- Brian Byrne
- Original Title
- De Surprise
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Riva Film, N279 Entertainment, Isabella Films B.V., VARA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike van Diem
Mike van Diem, Karen van Holst Pellekaan, Belcampo
Brian Byrne
Rogier Stoffers
Jessica de Koning
Hans de Weers, Petra Goedings, Jamie Carmichael, Mike van Diem, Els Vandevorst
Department Leadership Roster
Mike van Diem
Director
Mike van Diem
Writer
Karen van Holst Pellekaan
Writer
Hans de Weers
Producer
Rogier Stoffers
Director of Photography
Hubert Pouille
Production Design
Ellen Lens
Costume Design
Jessica de Koning
Editor
Mike van Diem
Producer
Els Vandevorst
Producer
Brian Byrne
Original Music Composer
Belcampo
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Surprise.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Surprise.
Watched
I watch way too much but not everything till the end.
Movies Collection
MovieLens[30K:40K]
list5
2014-2018;World;Romance
desc
Fen light
More Like The Surprise
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Surprise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Surprise about?
An eccentric multimillionaire signs an agreement to have his life ended. While selecting his coffin he meets 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.
Who directed The Surprise?
The Surprise was directed by Mike van Diem.
Who stars in The Surprise?
The principal cast of The Surprise includes Georgina Verbaan, Jeroen van Koningsbrugge, Jan Decleir, Henry Goodman, Pierre Bokma.
When was The Surprise released and how long is it?
The Surprise was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Surprise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Surprise was composed by Brian Byrne.