The Erl King
1931, French. Directed by Marie-Louise Iribe.
A young man races to save his son's life, but death – incarnated in the child's imagination as the titular Erl King – calls unceasingly.
- Runtime
- 0h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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- Released
- 27 February 1931
- Original title
- Le Roi des aulnes
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Marie-Louise Iribe, Peter Paul Brauer, Pierre Lestringuez
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The Erl King runs 46 minutes (0h 46m).
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Which OTT platform is The Erl King on?
The Erl King isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Erl King?
If you liked The Erl King, try Nine Days, The Shepherd, Tuesday.
Who directed The Erl King?
The Erl King (1931) was directed by Marie-Louise Iribe and stars Joë Hamman, Mary Costes, Rosa Bertens.