The King's Choice (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2016, The King's Choice is an action, drama and war film directed by Erik Poppe, running about 133 minutes. “Three Days in April” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The King's Choice stars Jesper Christensen as King Haakon VII of Norway, Anders Baasmo Christiansen as Crown Prince Olav of Norway, Karl Markovics as Curt Bräuer and Tuva Novotny as Crown Princess Märtha of Norway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The King's Choice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Viaplay Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King's Choice page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King's Choice tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King's Choice (2016)?
- In US, The King's Choice is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Viaplay Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The King's Choice worth watching?
- The King's Choice holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The King's Choice?
- The King's Choice stars Jesper Christensen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Karl Markovics, Tuva Novotny and Arthur Hakalahti.
- When was The King's Choice released?
- The King's Choice was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.