The Last King (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2016, The Last King is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Nils Gaup, running about 100 minutes. “A story of legendary bravery” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Norway, 1204. A civil war between the birkebeiners —the king's men— and the baglers —supporters of the Norwegian aristocracy and the Church— ravages the country. Two men must protect a baby, the illegitimate son of King Håkon, who will be the future king and peacemaker, from those who want to kill him.
Who’s in it. The Last King stars Jakob Oftebro as Skjervald, Kristofer Hivju as Torstein, Pål Sverre Hagen as Gisle and Thorbjørn Harr as Inge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Last King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last King tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last King (2016)?
- In US, The Last King is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last King worth watching?
- The Last King holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last King?
- The Last King stars Jakob Oftebro, Kristofer Hivju, Pål Sverre Hagen, Thorbjørn Harr and Nikolaj Lie Kaas.
- When was The Last King released?
- The Last King was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.