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The King's Choice (2016)

Movie ★ 6.8 136 min

War Action Drama

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.

Erik Poppe Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 29, 2016
Runtime
136 min
Budget
$7.5M
Box office
$9.1M
IMDb
tt4353996
Studio
Newgrange Pictures, , , Paradox Produksjon

Themes

Cast

Jesper Christensen Jesper Christensen King Haakon VII of Norway Anders Baasmo Christiansen Anders Baasmo Christiansen Crown Prince Olav of Norway Karl Markovics Karl Markovics Curt Bräuer Tuva Novotny Tuva Novotny Crown Princess Märtha of Norway Arthur Hakalahti Arthur Hakalahti Fredrik Seeberg Svein Tindberg Svein Tindberg Peder Wedel Jarlsberg Andreas Lust Andreas Lust Hartvig Pohlman Katharina Schüttler Katharina Schüttler Anneliese Bräuer Ketil Høegh Ketil Høegh Halvdan Koht Gerald Pettersen Johan Nygaardsvold Jan Frostad C J Hambro Erik Hivju Erik Hivju Birger Eriksen Espen Sandvik Espen Sandvik Magnus P. Sødem Sofie Falkgård Princess Ragnhild Ingrid Ross Raftemo Princess Astrid Magnus Ketilsson Dobbe Prince Harald (3 years) Rolf Kristian Larsen Rolf Kristian Larsen Sgt. Brynjar Hammer Juliane Köhler Juliane Köhler Diana Müller

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Frequently asked questions

What is The King's Choice about?
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.
Who directed The King's Choice?
The King's Choice was directed by Erik Poppe.
Who stars in The King's Choice?
The King's Choice stars Jesper Christensen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Karl Markovics, Tuva Novotny.
When was The King's Choice released?
The King's Choice is a 2016 war, action, drama film.
Where can I watch The King's Choice?
You can watch The King's Choice with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.