The King Without a Heart (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1982, The King Without a Heart is a comedy, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Liisa Helminen, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The King Without a Heart is a fairytale about of a happy king who has a young daughter and a lovely wife. After the sudden death of his wife, the king becomes so sad that he wants his heart taken out of his chest. The kingdom is turned into an effective society based on reason, and there is no longer place for emotions. When she grows up, the princess tries to make her father see the importance of play and emotions.
Who’s in it. The King Without a Heart stars Aino Seppo as Prinsessa, Kari Franck as Kuningas, Heikki Kinnunen as Pääministeri and Tom Pöysti as Prinssi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The King Without a Heart 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 King Without a Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King Without a Heart tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King Without a Heart (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The King Without a Heart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The King Without a Heart worth watching?
- The King Without a Heart holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The King Without a Heart?
- The King Without a Heart stars Aino Seppo, Kari Franck, Heikki Kinnunen, Tom Pöysti and Markku Blomqvist.
- When was The King Without a Heart released?
- The King Without a Heart was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.