The Girl King (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2015, The Girl King is a drama, romance and history film directed by Mika Kaurismäki, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. A portrait of the brilliant, extravagant Kristina of Sweden, queen from age six, who fights the conservative forces that are against her ideas to modernize Sweden and who have no tolerance for her awakening sexuality.
Who’s in it. The Girl King stars Malin Buska as Kristina, Sarah Gadon as Countess Ebba Sparre, Michael Nyqvist as Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna and Lucas Bryant as Count Johan Oxenstierna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Girl King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl King (2015)?
- In US, The Girl King is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Girl King worth watching?
- The Girl King holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl King?
- The Girl King stars Malin Buska, Sarah Gadon, Michael Nyqvist, Lucas Bryant and Laura Birn.
- When was The Girl King released?
- The Girl King was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.