Smugglarkungen (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1985, Smugglarkungen is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Sune Lund-Sørensen, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. It's the early 20s, just after World War I. In Sweden, restrictions on alcohol are harder than most people like and so, smuggling is abundant. In this particular little town, smuggling is ruled by one man, who is the king of smugglers. The smugglers who work for him don't get to keep much of the profit themselves, but if they don't work for him, they get in trouble, which his henchmen make sure. However, Albert Jansson arrives in town and starts taking up the competition with the smuggler king. Meanwhile, the police, together the customs office, try to catch the smugglers.
Who’s in it. Smugglarkungen stars Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson as Albert Jansson, Björn Skifs as Axel Winkel, Sanne Salomonsen as Grethe and Ernst Günther as Strauss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Smugglarkungen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smugglarkungen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smugglarkungen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smugglarkungen (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Smugglarkungen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Smugglarkungen worth watching?
- Smugglarkungen holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smugglarkungen?
- Smugglarkungen stars Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson, Björn Skifs, Sanne Salomonsen, Ernst Günther and Nina Gunke.
- When was Smugglarkungen released?
- Smugglarkungen was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.