The King's Choice
2016, Norwegian. Directed by Erik Poppe.
Three Days in April
On 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.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Norwegian
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 180 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The King's Choice is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Viaplay in India.
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Cast & crew
- Erik PoppeDirector
- Jesper ChristensenKing Haakon VII of Norway
- Anders Baasmo ChristiansenCrown Prince Olav of Norway
- Karl MarkovicsCurt Bräuer
- Tuva NovotnyCrown Princess Märtha of Norway
- Arthur HakalahtiFredrik Seeberg
- Svein TindbergPeder Wedel Jarlsberg
- Andreas LustHartvig Pohlman
- Katharina SchüttlerAnneliese Bräuer
- Ketil HøeghHalvdan Koht
- Gerald PettersenJohan Nygaardsvold
- Jan FrostadC J Hambro
- Erik HivjuBirger Eriksen
Details
- Released
- 29 September 2016
- Original title
- Kongens nei
- Country
- Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Sweden
- Written by
- Jan Trygve Røyneland, Harald Rosenløw-Eeg
- Budget
- $7.5M
- Box office
- $9.1M
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The King's Choice: quick answers
Is The King's Choice worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 180 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The King's Choice?
The King's Choice runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Does The King's Choice have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The King's Choice. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The King's Choice parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The King's Choice yet.
Which OTT platform is The King's Choice on?
The King's Choice is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Viaplay in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The King's Choice?
If you liked The King's Choice, try Narvik, The Heroes of Telemark, Stockholm Bloodbath.
Who directed The King's Choice?
The King's Choice (2016) was directed by Erik Poppe and stars Jesper Christensen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Karl Markovics.