Kungen kommer (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1936, Kungen kommer is a comedy and drama film directed by Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. A travelling theater-company performs Offenbach's "The Beautiful Helene" when an officer in the audience notices the similarity in appearance between the leading actor Leonard Pettersson and the king Charles XV.With Pettersson dressed as the king and the other actors as the royal suite, they all go to Herrsunda castle where the officer is trying to make an impression on his fiance.
Who’s in it. Kungen kommer stars Gösta Ekman as Leonard Pettersson, Nils Wahlbom as Casimir Löwencreutz, Gull Natorp as Adèle Löwencreutz and Birgit Tengroth as Marie-Louise Löwencreutz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Kungen kommer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kungen kommer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kungen kommer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kungen kommer (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kungen kommer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kungen kommer worth watching?
- Kungen kommer holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kungen kommer?
- Kungen kommer stars Gösta Ekman, Nils Wahlbom, Gull Natorp, Birgit Tengroth and Håkan Westergren.
- When was Kungen kommer released?
- Kungen kommer was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.