King of Devil's Island (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2010, King of Devil's Island is an action and drama film directed by Marius Holst, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a true story: Norwegian winter, 1915. On the island Bastøy, outside Oslo, a group of young boys aged 11 to 18, are held in an institution for delinquent youth, notorious for its sadistic regime. One day a new boy, Erling, arrives, determined to escape from the island. After a tragic incident, he ends up leading the boys in a violent uprising. When the boys manage to take over the island, 150 soldiers are sent in to restore order.
Who’s in it. King of Devil's Island stars Stellan Skarsgård as Bestyrer Håkon, Benjamin Helstad as Erling / C-19, Kristoffer Joner as Husfar Bråthen and Trond Nilssen as Olav / C-1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, King of Devil's Island has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Viaplay Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King of Devil's Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of King of Devil's Island 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 King of Devil's Island (2010)?
- In US, King of Devil's Island is available to stream on Viaplay Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is King of Devil's Island worth watching?
- King of Devil's Island holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in King of Devil's Island?
- King of Devil's Island stars Stellan Skarsgård, Benjamin Helstad, Kristoffer Joner, Trond Nilssen and Morten Løvstad.
- When was King of Devil's Island released?
- King of Devil's Island was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.