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Where to watch The Little Shipowner (1988) in the UK

The Little Shipowner (1988) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

A film made for television, based on the book of the same name by Libera Carlier. A Flemish family decides to spend the summer holidays on de Schelde. Father Janssen buys a second-hand boat and together with his wife and two sons he sets sail. What follows is a sequence of pleasant moments and disappointments, watched by the sceptical mother Janssen.

  • Film
  • 1988
  • 55 min
  • 9.5/10 TMDB
  • Family
  • Comedy
  • Drama

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DirectorMarc Lybaert

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