The King's Choice
Seen it?2016 | 136 min | War, Action, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Braveheart, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Norwegian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
On 9 April 1940, German soldiers arrive in the city of Oslo. The King of Norway faces a choice that will change his country forever. The King's Choice is a story about the three most dramatic days in Norway's history, the royal family's escape and King Haakon's difficult choice after Nazi Germany's invasion of Norway.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$9 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Erik Poppe
- Jesper ChristensenKing Haakon VII of Norway
- Anders Baasmo ChristiansenCrown Prince Olav of Norway
- Karl MarkovicsCurt Bräuer
- Tuva NovotnyCrown Princess Märtha of Norway
- Arthur HakalahtiFredrik Seeberg
- Svein TindbergPeder Wedel Jarlsberg
- Andreas LustHartvig Pohlman
- Katharina SchüttlerAnneliese Bräuer
- Ketil HøeghHalvdan Koht
- Gerald PettersenJohan Nygaardsvold