The King's Choice
Watch TrailerOn 9 April 1940, German soldiers arrive in the city of Oslo. The King of Norway faces a choice that will change his country forever. The King's Choice is a story about the three most dramatic days in Norway's history, the royal family's escape and King Haakon's difficult choice after Nazi Germany's invasion of Norway.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Kongens nei |
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | Denmark, Ireland, Norway |
| Genre | War, Action, Drama |
| Director | Erik Poppe |
| Runtime | 136 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (171 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Erik Poppe constructs a gripping historical drama that relies on tense chamber negotiations and stark, wintry visuals rather than battlefield spectacle. It explores the immense moral weight of leadership during an invasion, building suspense through the king's profound personal dilemma.
What lingers after the credits is the quiet power of dignified resistance and the cost of a single, principled stand. A sobering and masterfully executed piece of historical cinema. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Erik Poppe
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Watch intently, as a political thriller. Ideal for a focused evening viewing.
🎭 Cast
Jesper Christensen
King Haakon VII of Norway
Anders Baasmo Christiansen
Crown Prince Olav of Norway
Karl Markovics
Curt Bräuer
Tuva Novotny
Crown Princess Märtha of Norway
Arthur Hakalahti
Fredrik Seeberg
Svein Tindberg
Peder Wedel Jarlsberg
Andreas Lust
Hartvig Pohlman
Katharina Schüttler
Anneliese Bräuer
Ketil Høegh
Halvdan Koht
Gerald Pettersen
Johan Nygaardsvold
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