Fanboy (2026)
Genre: Drama
Duration: 70 minuten
Country:
Netherlands
Directed by: Gregory Samson
Stars: Ko Zandvliet, Kylian de Pagter and Damaris de Jong
IMDb score:
6,9 (43)
Releasedate: 7 February 2026
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
Fanboy plot
Sem is a fifteen-year-old boy completely absorbed in the world of his favorite YouTuber, Wesley. What begins as innocent idolatry takes a turn when Sem accidentally captures one of his hero's violent outbursts. He uses this to get closer to Wesley.
Reviews & comments
mrklm
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- 11629 messages
- 10041 votes
Fifteen-year-old Sem [Kylian De Pager-Colin] finds a way to worm his way into the life of his idol Wesley [Ko Zandvliet], a gamer and influencer struggling to maintain his online image due to mental health issues. When Wesley realizes his manager [Damaris De Jong] is being manipulated by Sem at his expense, idol and fanboy find themselves at odds. Intended as a warning against obsessions with influencers and the potential dangers of AI, the acting is weak and poorly developed. The attitude of Sem's parents, in particular, is completely unbelievable.
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mjk87 (moderator films)
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- 14596 messages
- 4552 votes
Potentially a fine film, especially in terms of its theme. However, the film repeatedly opts for somewhat implausible plot developments, making the ending (which is okay) unconvincing. The acting, especially by De Pagter, doesn't help either; he opts for a somewhat restrained style that is primarily alienating. It worked in Straf, but not here. 2.0*.
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