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Jacob Derwig

Jacob Derwig

Actor · Born July 15, 1969 (57) · The Hague, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Jacob Derwig is a Dutch film and television actor. In 2003 he married actress Kim van Kooten; they have a son Roman and a daughter Kee Molly. Derwig has been part of the ensemble of Dutch theatre company Toneelgroep Amsterdam since 2005. For his part in their production Naar Damascus in 2008 he was nominated for a Louis d'Or, and in 2006 he was nominated for an Arlecchino for Opening Night. In 2008 he received the Paul Steenbergen-penning from Pierre Bokma. Before signing with Toneelgroep Amsterdam, Derwig played with 't Barre Land and De Trust. There he played, amongst others, the title role in the acclaimed production of Hamlet, which earned him a nomination for a Louis d'Or.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 15, 1969 (57)
From
The Hague, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Works as
Actor
Titles
11 on MovieCove · 40 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Up 32% in 30 days

What are Jacob Derwig's films like?

Across their 10 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
35%
Bonds
32%
Self
15%
Power
9%
Survival
7%
Society
3%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 2 · Wry 1 · Earnest 4

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 3

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 4 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 2

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 3 · Charged 1 · Intense 3

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

Steady 2 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 6 · 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 4 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 2

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

A split, not a type: Resolved 4 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 2 of 6 analyzed roles.

Hero
2 of 6
Ally
2 of 6
Shapeshifter
1 of 6
Shadow
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Dread
5
Absurd
2
Warm
2
Contemplative
3
Other
6

How their films linger

Bittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous3

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 Jacob Derwig's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 6 of their 11 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (3).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Jacob Derwig'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

40 credits, 11 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • A Very, Like, Crazy Date(2026)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Amsterdam Empire(2025)

    Show 7 episodes · as Jack van Doorn

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • Elixer(2025)

    Show 8 episodes · as Juliën Rombauts

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • Het mondkapjesgoud (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 5 episodes · as Verteller

  • Krazy House(2024)

    as Officer Janssen

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Máxima (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 4 episodes · as Thomas Wagenaar

  • Een moord kost meer levens (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 4 episodes · as Gerard Spruit

  • Childhood Dreams (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 6 episodes · as Johan

  • Dag & Nacht (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Colorectal Surgeon Mansink

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

    as Marius Milner

  • De Zitting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Fabian Ploch

  • The terrible eighties (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 8 episodes · as Bert Otjes

  • The Spectacular(2021)

    Show 4 episodes · as Frank Maes

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • BuZa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 4 episodes · as Laurens Hamming

  • Follow de SOA (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 8 episodes · as Ewoud

  • Red Light (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 6 episodes · as Eric Savenije

  • Gemmeker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Mauritz Frankenhuis

  • A Most Annoying Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Boudewijn

  • The Resistance Banker(2018)

    as Gijsbert van Hall

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • The Blood Pact (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 33 episodes · as Marius Milner

  • Publieke werken(2015)

    as Anijs

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • The Dinner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Paul

  • Doris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 8 episodes · as Tim

  • Wolf(2013)

    as Social worker

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Family Way (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Dick Tasman

  • Penoza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 10 episodes · as Sjaak 'Coach' Westermaat

  • In therapie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 60 episodes · Actor

  • Tiramisu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Jacob

  • SEXtet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

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

    as Haron Nasrallah

  • Grimm(2003)

    as Jacob

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Zus & Zo(2001)

    as Nino

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • The Enclave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Acteurs, De (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Îles flottantes(2001)

    as Peer

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • With us in the Jordaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 3 episodes · as Jonge Arie

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

    as Patrick

  • Temmink: The Ultimate Fight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as David

  • The Dress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Koerier

  • De Machine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 40 titles, 39 of them dated from 1996 to 2025; peak year 2014.

Biggest box office

The Resistance Banker (2018)

$4.1M worldwide

Highest rated

The Resistance Banker (2018)

Midcredits 79th

Most popular right now

Amsterdam Empire (2025)

Film career

19962025

Peak 2014 · 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.

  • 1996Screen debut· The Dress
  • 2018Career best· The Resistance Banker
  • 2025Best so far· Amsterdam Empire

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting40 of 40: 40 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score57th

By decade

1990s2 · acting2000s10 · acting2010s10 · acting2020s17 · acting

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 0% of 8 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 Jacob Derwig's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 64th percentile, the median of all 8; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 53rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 11 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 11 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

Krazy House (2024)

66th percentile spread · 43% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Wolf (2013)

Midcredits 85th · 79% liked

Reviewers score the acting 70/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 47. 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 Jacob Derwig's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 53 · 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 Jacob Derwig work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jacob Derwig's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jaap Spijkers shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers