De Oost
- War
- Drama
- Thriller
- History
A young Dutch soldier deployed to suppress post-WWII independence efforts in the Netherlands’ colony of Indonesia finds himself torn between duty and conscience when he joins an increasingly ruthless commander’s elite squad.
The East is a 2021 war drama that follows a young Dutch soldier deployed to Indonesia after World War II, caught between military duty and moral conflict. The film explores the brutal reality of colonial suppression through the perspective of a soldier questioning his commander's escalating ruthlessness.
When does The East come out?
Where to watch
Streaming availability in United States
United States
Availability varies by country. A VPN can let you watch content licensed in another region, though most streaming services prohibit it in their terms of service. Use at your own discretion. Contains affiliate links.
Rent or buy
Digital purchase & rental in United States
Where to watch The East by country
United Kingdom
Greece
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Canada
Australia
BrazilTop cast
Follow an actor to track their next projects
Martijn LakemeierJohan de Vries
Marwan KenzariRaymond "De Turk" Westerling
Jonas SmuldersMattias Cohen
Jim DeddesWerner de Val
Abel van GijlswijkSjaak "Charlie" Rondhuis
Coen BrilEddy Coolen
Reinout Scholten van AschatTinus de Val
Joes BrauersHerman Keizer
Peter Paul MullerMajor Penders
Mike ReusCamp Commander Mulder
Huub SmitLieutenant Hartman
Jeroen PercevalChaplain Janssen
Reinout BussemakerJohan de Vries Senior- David WristersMarcus Waterman
Putri AyudyaMyra
Trailer
The East - Official Trailer
Related & spin-offs
Other titles fans of The East tend to follow.
The East — frequently asked
When was The East released?
The East was released on August 13, 2021.
What is The East about?
The film centers on a young Dutch soldier deployed to the Netherlands' Indonesian colony to suppress post-WWII independence efforts, who becomes increasingly conflicted as he joins an elite squad led by an increasingly ruthless commander.
What genres does The East fall into?
The East is a war drama thriller with historical elements, examining colonial conflict and moral dilemmas during a pivotal moment in 20th-century history.
Where can I watch The East?
The East is available through standard streaming and digital platforms, though specific availability varies by region and changes over time.
Comments(0)
No comments yet. Be the first.