King of Devil's Island
2010, Norwegian. Directed by Marius Holst.
Norwegian winter, 1915. On the island Bastøy, outside Oslo, a group of young boys aged 11 to 18, are held in an institution for delinquent youth, notorious for its sadistic regime. One day a new boy, Erling, arrives, determined to escape from the island. After a tragic incident, he ends up leading the boys in a violent uprising. When the boys manage to take over the island, 150 soldiers are sent in to restore order.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Norwegian
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- Released
- 16 December 2010
- Original title
- Kongen av Bastøy
- Country
- Norway, France, Sweden, Poland
- Written by
- Lars Saabye Christensen, Dennis Magnusson, Eric Schmid
- Budget
- $10M
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What King of Devil's Island is based on
King of Devil's Island is based on a true story.
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King of Devil's Island: quick answers
Is King of Devil's Island worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 293 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is King of Devil's Island?
King of Devil's Island runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does King of Devil's Island have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is King of Devil's Island on?
King of Devil's Island isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like King of Devil's Island?
If you liked King of Devil's Island, try The Parts You Lose, The Quiller Memorandum, House of Strangers.
Who directed King of Devil's Island?
King of Devil's Island (2010) was directed by Marius Holst and stars Stellan Skarsgård, Benjamin Helstad, Kristoffer Joner.
What is King of Devil's Island based on?
King of Devil's Island is based on a true story.