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The Girl King

2015Movie1 h 46 min

DramaHistory
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic375.0Rotten Tomatoes42%47%

A romantic, melancholic drama movie about history and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · pure escapism

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

A portrait of the brilliant, extravagant Kristina of Sweden, queen from age six, who fights the conservative forces that are against her ideas to modernize Sweden and who have no tolerance for her awakening sexuality.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Biographical
  • LGBTQ+ Themes
  • Political Intrigue
  • Character Study
  • Feminist Perspective
  • European History
  • Royal Court
  • Strong Female Lead

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Mika Kaurismäki
Written by
Michel Marc Bouchard
Produced by
Mika Kaurismäki, Arnie Gelbart, Wasiliki Bleser
Music by
Anssi Tikanmäki

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Facts

December 11, 2015 · 1 h 46 min · Sexual Content, Nudity

Released
December 11, 2015
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, French
Made in
Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Sweden
Available in
36 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Girl King?"

Questions about The Girl King

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Girl King?

PrimeKanopyFandango at Home FreePlexXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, The Girl King streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is The Girl King worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 37). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is The Girl King good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Girl King plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.