The Kingdom of Rye (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1929, The Kingdom of Rye is a drama and romance film directed by Ivar Johansson, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a Finnish poem, The Kingdom of Rye is a gorgeous romantic drama set in rural northern Sweden during the harvest. It features a young couple whose love affair is fraught with Hardy-esque complications and an unhappily married wife of the landowner.
Who’s in it. The Kingdom of Rye stars Mathias Taube as Mattias Spangar, Eric Laurent as Markus, Märtha Lindlöf as Widow and Margit Manstad as Klara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Kingdom of Rye 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 The Kingdom of Rye page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kingdom of Rye tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kingdom of Rye (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kingdom of Rye change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Kingdom of Rye worth watching?
- The Kingdom of Rye holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kingdom of Rye?
- The Kingdom of Rye stars Mathias Taube, Eric Laurent, Märtha Lindlöf, Margit Manstad and Artur Cederborgh.
- When was The Kingdom of Rye released?
- The Kingdom of Rye was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.