| The Surprise | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Mike van Diem |
| Produced by | Hans de Weers |
| Starring | Jeroen van Koningsbrugge Georgina Verbaan |
Release date |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Language | Dutch |
The Surprise (Dutch : De surprise) is a 2015 Dutch comedy film directed by Mike van Diem. [1]
The story concerns a middle-aged man who, following the death of his wealthy mother, enlists the services of an illegal assisted-suicide firm in ending his life.
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, The Surprise has an approval rating of 88% based on 8 reviews, with an average rating of 6.80/10. [2]
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