King Size (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1988, King Size is a comedy, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Juliusz Machulski, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A comedy. The story follows a young scientist in the contemporary world, who actually came from the world of dwarves, thanks to a magic potion, held by the Big Eater, ruler of the dwarves. The dwarf kingdom, Shuflandia, exists in a cellar of a library, and only the most obedient get the chance to grow to king size and inhabit the larger world. Once there, nobody wants to return to Shuflandia. Also, there are no women in Shuflandia.
Who’s in it. King Size stars Jacek Chmielnik as Olo Jedlina, Jerzy Stuhr as Nadszyszkownik Kilkujadek, Katarzyna Figura as Ala and Grzegorz Heromiński as Adaś Haps, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, King Size 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 King Size page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Size tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Size (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King Size change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King Size worth watching?
- King Size holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Size?
- King Size stars Jacek Chmielnik, Jerzy Stuhr, Katarzyna Figura, Grzegorz Heromiński and Joachim Lamża.
- When was King Size released?
- King Size was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.