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Willeke van Ammelrooy

Willeke van Ammelrooy

Actor · Born April 5, 1944 (82) · Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Willy Geertje van Ammelrooij (known professionally as Willeke van Ammelrooy) is a Dutch actress and director. Raised in Amsterdam, she honed her craft at drama school, laying a strong foundation in theatrical performance that shaped her subsequent work in film and stage. Van Ammelrooy launched her cinematic journey in 1971 with a debut role in Mira, initiating a prolific career that spans over 80 film and television productions. During the 1970s, she became a prominent figure in Dutch cinema, delivering compelling performances in films such as Louisa, A Word of Love (1971), Frank en Eva (1973), and Alicia (1974). Her international breakthrough came with the lead role in Antonia's Line (1995), a feminist drama directed by Marleen Gorris, which portrays a resilient woman fostering a matriarchal community in a Dutch village. The film garnered global acclaim, securing the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, while van Ammelrooy's nuanced portrayal of Antonia earned her the Golden Calf for Best Actress at the Nederlands Film Festival. She later expanded her presence to international cinema, notably appearing in the American romantic drama The Lake House (2006), and ventured into directing, showcasing her multifaceted expertise in filmmaking. Her dedication to portraying complex female characters and engaging with socially resonant themes has defined her career, blending artistry with advocacy for meaningful storytelling. Willeke van Ammelrooy's influential performance in Antonia's Line and her extensive contributions to Dutch and global cinema have solidified her legacy as a pivotal figure in feminist narratives and European film history.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
April 5, 1944 (82)
From
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Works as
Actor
Titles
8 on MovieCove · 69 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 5% in 30 days

What are Willeke van Ammelrooy's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
37%
Bonds
25%
Survival
10%
Morality
9%
Ideas
8%
Society
6%
Power
5%
Obsession2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 1 · Dark 4

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 5 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 7 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 0

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 1 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 0

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 5 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles
Hero
1 of 4
Ally
1 of 4
Shapeshifter
1 of 4
Mentor
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
5
Melancholic
5
Romantic
2
Dread
3
Hopeful
3
Other
6

How their films linger

Bittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Willeke van Ammelrooy's films?

As of October 24, 2026, all 8 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Willeke van Ammelrooy's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

69 credits, 8 with a MovieCove page; 5 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Langs de Schelde (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Magnet Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Snake Lady

  • CAST (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Willeke van Ammelrooy

  • In the Palace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Life Is Wonderful (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Rosa Overbeek

  • Marco: De weg terug (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Loving Ibiza: Series (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 8 episodes · as Omi Karla

  • Loving Ibiza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Karla

  • Beatrix, Orange under fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 4 episodes · as Beatrix

  • Mijn Vader is een Detective: De Wet van 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Aurora

  • The Hell of '63 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Moeder Wil

  • Bride Flight(2008)

    as Old Esther

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Dennis P. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Moeder Dennis

  • The Great Magician (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • The Lake House(2006)

    as Kate's Mother

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Lulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Gabriella

  • Het glazen huis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 61 episodes · as Patricia Westhof

  • The Dark Diamond (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Clara (vrouw van herbergier)

  • The Skippers of the Cameleon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Mrs Bleeker

  • De Verlossing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Marleen

  • Ciske de Rat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 6 episodes · as Marie

  • Mariken (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Writer · as Griet (Mutter vom "Teufel")

  • Lijmen/Het been (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as mevrouw Lauwereyssen

  • the Detour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Moeder van Joanna

  • Westenwind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · Director

  • Mijn Franse tante Gazeuse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Koningin

  • Antonia's Line(1995)

    as Antonia

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • The Butterfly Lifts the Cat Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Director · Scenario Writer

  • Sahara Sandwich (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Koko Flanel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Madame Germaine

  • Moordspel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Ciske de Rat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 4 episodes · as Marie

  • The Good Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Mathilde Bos

  • André schafft sie alle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Charlie

  • Ciske the Rat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Moeder Marie

  • Herenstraat 10 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 7 episodes · as Leonie

  • The Lift(1983)

    as Mieke de Beer

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • On Top of the Whale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Eve

  • Mensen zoals jij en ik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Marisca Mooi

  • A Flight of Rainbirds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Martha

  • Fatal Error (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Constanze Verboom

  • Mortal Sin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Marcels moeder

  • Paradise Lost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Pascale

  • L'arrière-train sifflera trois fois (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Lucky Lucky

  • The Mantle of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Mary

  • The Arrival of Joachim Stiller (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Lily

  • It's Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Naked and Lustful (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Sylvia van Loy

  • She (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • One People (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Karina

  • Cancer Rising (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Toni

  • Mens erger je niet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Rietje

  • Hot Acts of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Laurence

  • My Nights with Susan, Olga, Albert, Julie, Piet & Sandra(1975)

    as Susan

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Alicia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Alicia Nijhof

  • Dakota(1974)

    as Laura

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • The Erotic Diary of a Lumberjack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Isabelle

  • Help! The Doctor Is Drowning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Katja

  • Gunfight at OQ Corral (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Gilda

  • The Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Della

  • Frank & Eva(1973)

    as Eva

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • The Killer Is on the Phone(1972)

    as Dorothy

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • The Burglar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Fanny van Borsen

  • Louise, One Word of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Louisa

  • Mira (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Mira

  • Een winterliefde (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Joop Strikes Again... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Gas 225 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Rotterdam-Europoort (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 69 titles from 1966 to 2025; peak year 1983.

Biggest box office

The Lake House (2006)

$115M worldwide

Highest rated

Antonia's Line (1995)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

The Lake House (2006)

Film career

19662025

Peak 1983 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting67 of 69: 66 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score44thDirecting2 of 69: 1 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting2 of 69: 0 only writing, 2 with another role

By decade

1960s2 · acting1970s27 · acting1980s10 · acting1990s6 · 4 acting · 2 crew2000s14 · 14 acting · 1 crew2010s7 · acting2020s3 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 11% of 9 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Willeke van Ammelrooy's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 44th percentile, the median of all 8; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 40th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

40thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 8 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th1
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

None of their 8 titles divides audiences: 3 are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed3

Most loved · actor

Antonia's Line (1995)

Midcredits 91st · 78% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 69, detractors 31. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Willeke van Ammelrooy's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 56 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Willeke van Ammelrooy work with?

People who share at least 2 of Willeke van Ammelrooy's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Pim de la Parra shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers