Waterboys
“You can't choose your father, but can't you choose your son either.”
Synopsis
Both newly single, a Dutch crime author and his cellist son attempt to rekindle their feeble bond as the latter joins the former on a publicity trip to Scotland.
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trailer 'Waterboys' - a film by Robert Jan Westdijk
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Europe on Screen
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$450K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Jan Westdijk
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Jan Westdijk
- Original Score
- Mike Scott
- Original Title
- Waterboys
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $450K
- Production Studios
- Venfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Jan Westdijk
Robert Jan Westdijk
Mike Scott
Alex Wuijts
Robert Jan Westdijk, Ruben van der Hammen
Robert Jan Westdijk, Maarten van der Ven
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Jan Westdijk
Director
Robert Jan Westdijk
Writer
Robert Jan Westdijk
Producer
Maarten van der Ven
Producer
Alex Wuijts
Director of Photography
Robert Jan Westdijk
Editor
Ruben van der Hammen
Editor
Joery Verweij
Production Design
Chantal van Setten
Costume Design
Danielle Kempen
Visual Effects Supervisor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterboys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waterboys about?
Both newly single, a Dutch crime author and his cellist son attempt to rekindle their feeble bond as the latter joins the former on a publicity trip to Scotland.
Who directed Waterboys?
Waterboys was directed by Robert Jan Westdijk.
Who stars in Waterboys?
The principal cast of Waterboys includes Leopold Witte, Tim Linde, Helen Belbin, Julie McLellan, Miles Jupp.
When was Waterboys released and how long is it?
Waterboys was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Waterboys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waterboys was composed by Mike Scott.