The Polka King
2017, English. Directed by Maya Forbes.
The greatest scandal in polka history.
Local Pennsylvania polka legend Jan Lewan develops a plan to get rich that shocks his fans and lands him in jail.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch The Polka King
The Polka King is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Details
- Released
- 22 January 2017
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky
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What The Polka King is based on
The Polka King is based on The Man Who Would Be Polka King, a 2009 film.
Film · 2009
The Man Who Would Be Polka King
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The Polka King: quick answers
Is The Polka King worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 346 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Polka King?
The Polka King runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Polka King have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Polka King. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Polka King parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Polka King yet.
Which OTT platform is The Polka King on?
The Polka King is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Polka King?
If you liked The Polka King, try Oscar, The Distinguished Gentleman, Easy Money.
Who directed The Polka King?
The Polka King (2017) was directed by Maya Forbes and stars Jack Black, Jenny Slate, Jason Schwartzman.
What is The Polka King based on?
The Polka King is based on The Man Who Would Be Polka King, a 2009 film.