Where can I watch Karin Månsdotter (1954)?

In GB, Karin Månsdotter is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Karin Månsdotter worth watching?

Karin Månsdotter holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Karin Månsdotter?

Karin Månsdotter stars Ulla Jacobsson, Jarl Kulle, Ulf Palme, Stig Järrel and Olof Widgren.

When was Karin Månsdotter released?

Karin Månsdotter was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.

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Karin Månsdotter (1954): cast, story & where to watch

1954 · Film · ★ 4.5

Released in 1954, Karin Månsdotter is a notable film directed by Alf Sjöberg, running about 108 minutes.

What it’s about. Karin does not belong to the nobility but nevertheless marries the mentally ill king Erik XIV and becomes queen of Sweden. The king's skilled counsellor Göran Persson wants a royal policy supporting the people and supported by it. But in relation to the nobility the king oscillates between provocative strength and unpredictable weakness. Göran arranges that some very powerful noblemen are killed. Subsequently the king tries to have them convicted of high treason by the parliament. He forgets the manuscript, mixes up all facts, and the noblemen are acquitted. But Göran speedily gathers another parliament and has them convicted. Meanwhile Erik apologises because of the unjust murders. Hence Erik is dethroned and imprisoned. Göran is executed. Karin is restricted to a castle in Finland. In the prison Erik believes that he is still the king and gives the guards presents such as all fishes in the Baltic Sea.

Who’s in it. Karin Månsdotter stars Ulla Jacobsson as Karin Månsdotter, Jarl Kulle as King Erik of Sweden, Ulf Palme as Göran Persson and Stig Järrel as Olof Gustavsson Stenbock, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Karin Månsdotter has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Karin Månsdotter page.

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Where can I watch Karin Månsdotter (1954)?: In GB, Karin Månsdotter is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Karin Månsdotter worth watching?: Karin Månsdotter holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Karin Månsdotter?: Karin Månsdotter stars Ulla Jacobsson, Jarl Kulle, Ulf Palme, Stig Järrel and Olof Widgren.
When was Karin Månsdotter released?: Karin Månsdotter was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.