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The King's Choice

2016·Movie
2h 16min
IMDb7.1Metacritic646.4Rotten Tomatoes83%84%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, politics, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Historical DramaPolitical IntrigueBiographicalWorld War IIKing Haakon VIINorwegian HistoryTenseCharacter-DrivenWarfare

Crew

Directed by:
Erik Poppe
Written by:
Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, Jan Trygve Røyneland, Alf R. Jacobsen
Produced by:
Jesper Christensen, Erik Poppe, Finn Gjerdrum
Composed by:
Jens Johansson, Karoline Fjugstad Wendelborg, Johan Söderqvist

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The King's Choice

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Where can I stream The King's Choice legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexViaplayTubi TV

The King's Choice is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The King's Choice worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The King's Choice rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The King's Choice?

2 h 16 min

The King's Choice runs 2 h 16 min.

Is The King's Choice based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The King's Choice?

Critics74
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see The King's Choice much the same way.

Was The King's Choice a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$9 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is The King's Choice in?

NorwegianDanishSwedishGerman

It was made in Norwegian, with some Danish, Swedish, German. Produced in Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch The King's Choice?

21ATAUCACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGIEJPNO+7

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The King's Choice in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The King's Choice use?

Wilhelm ScreamExtremely Short TimespanMatch CutFreudian ExcuseSadistic Choice"The Reason You Suck" SpeechLock-and-Load MontageWhat's Up, King Dude?Butt-MonkeyAdvice BackfireEpic Tracking ShotWar Refugeesand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for The King's Choice, including Wilhelm Scream, Extremely Short Timespan, Match Cut.