The King's Choice

Original title: Kongens Nei

2016
2h 13m

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7.1/10

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Jesper Christensen, Anders Baasmo, and Tuva Novotny in The King's Choice (2016)

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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 decisio... Read allApril 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.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.

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IMDb RATING

7.1/10

10K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 15 wins & 9 nominations

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Trivia
Wilhelm Scream: When Seeberg shoots the German soldier at Midtskogen.

Goofs
The real Battle of Drøbak Sound was much more involved than depicted, the other coastal defense batteries also joining in after the Oscarsborg Fortress had opened fire.

Quotes
Menig Fredrik Seeberg: All for the King, Your Majesty.
H.M. Kong Haakon VII: No, Seeberg. All for Norway.

Soundtracks
Bel ami
Music by Theo Mackeben
Lyrics by Hans Fritz Beckmann
Performed by Jens Book-Jenssen

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8/10

Excellent "Niche" WWII film.

I really liked it. I say it's a "niche" movie because I'm American. Were used to seeing films about the US and UK battles of WWII. This is a mostly quiet film, with modest action sequences. Most of it revolves around the intense pressure on King Haakon and his family. You can feel his anguish. The loving but strained relationship with the Crown Prince is depicted well. I recommend this film to anyone with interest in the first year of WWII.