# The King's Choice (2016)

> During Germany's 1940 invasion of Norway, King Haakon VII must choose whether to yield to an ultimatum or defend his country's independence and democracy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/263400

## Facts

- Runtime: 136 min
- Genres: War, Action, Drama
- Director: Erik Poppe
- Cast: Jesper Christensen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Karl Markovics, Tuva Novotny, Arthur Hakalahti, Svein Tindberg, Andreas Lust, Katharina Schüttler
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4353996/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, solemn, patriotic, historical film night, world war ii viewing

## Synopsis

A royal family's fate hangs in the balance as they confront an invading force and the weight of their decisions.

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