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The King's Choice
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See the films the platforms disagree about most →In April 1940, German warships enter Norwegian waters, demanding the country's surrender. The film chronicles the three dramatic days that follow, focusing on the aging King Haakon VII. He is faced with an impossible choice: appoint a Nazi-friendly government or abdicate, leading to war and certain destruction. The King's decision will determine the fate of his nation's sovereignty.
Details
- Director
- Erik Poppe
- Writers
- Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, Jan Trygve Røyneland
- Released
- 29 September 2016
- Country
- Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Sweden
- Language
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 136 min
- Budget
- $7.5M
- Box office
- $9.1M
- Awards
- 1 win, 1 nomination
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Awards & nominations
See all 2 →1 win from 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies
| International Submission to the Academy Awards 2017 | International Submission to the Academy Awards | Norway | Nominee |
| Kanon People's Choice Award 2016 | Kanon People's Choice Award | Winner |
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2 awards — The King's Choice
×| International Submission to the Academy Awards | Norway | Nominee |
| Kanon People's Choice Award | Winner |