Abel (1986): Cast & Plot
Abel is a 1986 comedy starring Alex van Warmerdam as Abel, Henri Garcin and Loes Luca. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Dutch - Studio
- First Floor Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Abel About?
The premise of Abel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An off‑beat comedy follows 31‑year‑old Abel, a recluse who never leaves his home. After doctors fail, his father Victor brings home Christine to teach Abel social skills. When Victor’s wife Duif suspects an affair, a fight throws Abel onto the street, where he meets Zus, a stripper whose show Victor obsesses over, giving Abel a chance at connection.
Abel Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- hot
- sex scene
- family relationships
- psychiatrist
- seclusion
- dysfunctional family
- middle class
- parents
- voyeur
- fish
- prostitute
- theater
+19 more Show fewer
- peep show
- fly
- overprotective mother
- domineering father
- mama's boy
- reclusiveness
- agoraphobia
- written and directed by cast member
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- television
- stalking
- scissors
- mother son relationship
- father son relationship
- dinner
- chase
- binoculars
- adultery
- farce
Abel Cast & Characters
Alex van Warmerdam leads the cast as Abel, with Henri Garcin as Victor and Loes Luca as Christine.
- Alex van Warmerdam as Abel
- Henri Garcin as Victor
- Loes Luca as Christine
- Olga Zuiderhoek as Duif
Also Starring in Abel
· 3 more- Annet Malherbe Zus
- Peer Mascini Director
- Marc van Warmerdam Fishmonger
Abel Plot Summary
What happens in Abel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Abel is a 31-year-old man who still lives with his parents, and his life is defined by a profound agoraphobia that has kept him indoors for more than a decade. He spends his days spying on the neighbors, pitting his father and mother against each other, and attempting to cut flies in two with an enormous pair of scissors—an odd ritual that mirrors a deeper need to control his surroundings.
Full summary
The whole story of Abel, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Abel?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What psychological condition primarily confines the protagonist to his home?
Abel Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Voyeur” and “Абель”.
- Also known as
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- Voyeur
- Абель
- 亚伯
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Abel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Abel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Abel?
Abel runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Abel released?
Abel was released on February 27, 1986.
Who is in the cast of Abel?
Abel stars Alex van Warmerdam as Abel, Henri Garcin as Victor and Loes Luca as Christine, among 7 credited actors.
Does Abel have a post-credit scene?
No. Abel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Abel in?
The original language of Abel is Dutch.
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