Four sweaty mechanics, 26.2 miles, and one garage on the line. What could go wrong? EVERYTHING.
Four out-of-shape car mechanics decide to participate in the Rotterdam marathon. If they reach the finish in time, they will be able to pay off their debt — if they don't, they will lose their garage.
Acting
Lammers' physical comedy deserves an Olympic medal.
Writing
Dialogue so authentically Dutch it hurts—in a good way.
Score
That earworm anthem you'll hum for days. You'll hate it. You'll love it.
Director
Diederick Koopal
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rotterdam's harbor identity looms large; this is a love letter to blue-collar Netherlands rarely exported abroad.
The real Rotterdam Marathon refused to cooperate, forcing the crew to shoot during an actual race—those exhausted background runners? Genuine suffering.
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