Charles XII (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1925, Charles XII is a drama and history film directed by John W. Brunius, running about 266 minutes.
What it’s about. The film depicts the life of Charles XII of Sweden who oversaw the expansion of the Swedish Empire until its defeat at the Battle of Poltava. It was the most expensive production in Swedish history when it was made, and inspired a string of large budget Swedish historical films
Who’s in it. Charles XII stars Gösta Ekman as Karl XII, Bengt Djurberg as Sven Björnberg, Augusta Lindberg as majorskan Kerstin Ulfclou på Berga and Mona Mårtenson as Anna Ulfclou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Charles XII 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 Charles XII page.
If you liked it. Fans of Charles XII tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Charles XII (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Charles XII change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Charles XII worth watching?
- Charles XII holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Charles XII?
- Charles XII stars Gösta Ekman, Bengt Djurberg, Augusta Lindberg, Mona Mårtenson and Harry Roeck Hansen.
- When was Charles XII released?
- Charles XII was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 266 minutes.