The Polar Bear King (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1991, The Polar Bear King is a fantasy, adventure, family and romance film directed by Ola Solum, running about 88 minutes. “An Enchanting Beauty. A Princely Beast. An Epic Tale.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his father is killed, Prince Valemon ascends the throne, only to be turned into a polar bear by a bitter witch who wants to be his queen.
Who’s in it. The Polar Bear King stars Maria Bonnevie as Princess, Tobias Hoesl as King Valemon, Anna-Lotta Larsson as Witch and Jack Fjeldstad as King of the Winterland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Polar Bear King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Polar Bear King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Polar Bear King tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Polar Bear King (1991)?
- In GB, The Polar Bear King is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Polar Bear King worth watching?
- The Polar Bear King holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Polar Bear King?
- The Polar Bear King stars Maria Bonnevie, Tobias Hoesl, Anna-Lotta Larsson, Jack Fjeldstad and Monica Nordquist.
- When was The Polar Bear King released?
- The Polar Bear King was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.