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Character (1997)

German and French drama film directed by Mike van Diem

Film facts

Runtime
2h 5m 125 min
Released
1997
Languages
English, French, German

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Character has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 min). The German film released in 1997. It is directed by Mike van Diem and stars Jan Decleir, Fedja van Huêt and Victor Löw.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Rogier Stoffers
Distribution
Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Award
Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
Based on
Character
Set in
Netherlands
Filmed in
Amsterdam

Release and where to watch

In theatres
1997
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Character?

Character has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes, or 125 min.

When did Character release?

Character released in 1997.

Who directed Character?

Character is directed by Mike van Diem.

Who is in the cast of Character?

The cast of Character includes Jan Decleir, Fedja van Huêt, Victor Löw, Tamar van den Dop, Hans Kesting and Bernhard Droog.

Where can I watch Character online?

Character streams on Netflix.

Is Character based on a true story or a book?

Character is based on Character.

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Updated 4 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.