The King's Choice

The King's Choice

By Erik Poppe

  • Genre: Foreign
  • Release Date: 2017-09-22
  • Advisory Rating: Unrated
  • Runtime: 2h 10min
  • Director: Erik Poppe
  • Production Company: Newgrange Pictures
  • Production Country: Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Sweden
  • iTunes Price: USD 9.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
6.9/10
6.9
From 158 Ratings

Description

THE KING’S CHOICE is based on the true the story about three dramatic days in April 1940, where the King of Norway is presented with an unimaginable ultimatum from the German armed forces: surrender or die. With Nazi soldiers hunting after them, the Royal Family is forced to flee the capital. In the best interest of the family, the Crown Princess Märtha leaves Norway with the children to seek refuge in Sweden, whilst King Haakon and the Crown Prince Olav flee to a small farming area just outside Elverum and meet the Germans head on. After three days of desperately trying to evade the Germans, King Haakon makes his final decision. He refuses to capitulate, even if it may cost him, his family and many Norwegians their lives.

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  • Great moment in history

    5
    By bjnorof
    Powerful film about a little known historical moment..when leaders are faced with moral decisions
  • Really Enjoyable

    5
    By Meg_A_Leg
    For warbuffs and cinephils this is a wonderful movie. Very engaging with amazing production value. Loved it!
  • Historically Misleading.

    3
    By leolfds
    Ignored the massive German invasion of Norway and failed to explain Hitler's full invasion plan. Instead focused only on the supposed heroics of the king, which is massively overstated. It was emotional seeing the king's realization of his duty to the Norwegian people in the final scenes of the movie which leads to his final choice.
  • Truly Outstanding Film

    5
    By uniquenewyor
    Great performances from the cast and crew, even the actors portraying Nazi functionaries. Outstanding direction and attention to detail. Of course that this is based on the Kings behavior and wisdom, true story, is all the more remarkable in the age of cowards and cheats that we live in today.
  • A quiet war movie

    5
    By LilliasOleno
    if there is such a thing. About morality and war and the importance of political ideals. A very thoughtful, well-crafted film that deserved a wider cinema release in the US than it received. The Norwegian royal family cooperated with this production and many of the locations in the film are original locations.

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