Forty Years
This government commissioned film -- made on the occasion of the forty year anniversary of queen Wilhelmina's reign -- chronicles the lives of two Dutch families from 1898 to 1938 against the backdrop of the social and political events of the times. It shows the emergence of trade unions, the troubled years of the First World War, the development of aviation and Schiphol airport, the Dutch East Indies and the lives of the Dutch royal family.
Top cast
Cees LaseurRolf van Meerle
Lily BouwmeesterAnnetje Maasdonk
Matthieu van EysdenFrans Maasdonk
Ank van der MoerEline Verhulst
Eduard VerkadeZijne Excellentie van Meerle
Adolphe EngersJan de Oude
Paul SteenbergenWim Maasdonk
Cor Van der Lugt MelsertDick Maasdonk
Martha PosnoLottie van Meerle- Myra WardLily Burger
Aaf BouberJuffrouw
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “Forty Years” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 14 Sept 2026.