The Polka King (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2017, The Polka King is a comedy film directed by Maya Forbes, running about 95 minutes. “The greatest scandal in polka history.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Local Pennsylvania polka legend Jan Lewan develops a plan to get rich that shocks his fans and lands him in jail.
Who’s in it. The Polka King stars Jack Black as Jan Lewan, Jenny Slate as Marla Lewan, Jason Schwartzman as Mickey Pizzazz and Jacki Weaver as Barb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Polka King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Polka King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Polka King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Polka King (2017)?
- In US, The Polka King is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Polka King worth watching?
- The Polka King holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Polka King?
- The Polka King stars Jack Black, Jenny Slate, Jason Schwartzman, Jacki Weaver and J.B. Smoove.
- When was The Polka King released?
- The Polka King was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.