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The King's Choice

2016·Movie
2h 16min
72
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A , war movie: , .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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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

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Where can I stream The King's Choice?

In the United States, The King's Choice streams on Prime and Viaplay, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is The King's Choice worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 64).

Is The King's Choice okay for kids?

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Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The King's Choice plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is The King's Choice in English?

NorwegianDanishSwedishGerman

No, it was made in Norwegian, with some Danish, Swedish, and German.

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 tropes for it, including Wilhelm Scream, Extremely Short Timespan, and Match Cut.