The King's Choice

– On 9 April 1940, German soldiers arrive in the city of Oslo. The King of Norway faces a choice that ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 13 Minutes
Release Year:
2016
Original Name:
Kongens nei
The King's Choice (2016) - Also known as Kongens nei

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.

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The King's Choice (2016) - Trailer

Release Date:

22 Aug 2017

Language:

Norwegian, German, Danish, Swedish, English

Director:

Erik Poppe

Writer:

Alf R. Jacobsen (inspired by a book written by), Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, Jan Trygve Røyneland

Main Actors:

Jesper Christensen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Karl Markovics, Tuva Novotny

Plot:

April 1940. Norway has been invaded by Germany and the royal family and government have fled into the interior. The German envoy to Norway tries to negotiate a peace. Ultimately, the decision on Norway's future will rest with the King.

Awards:

11 wins & 8 nominations.

Gross profit:

$113,231

Production:

Samuel Goldwyn Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
84%
Metacritic:
64%