Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- urgent
- rugged
- foreboding
- historical movie night
- action movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a visually striking and effectively staged Norwegian historical action drama.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story dramatizes Norway's 1206 civil war through armed pursuit, political rivalry, and survival in the medieval kingdom.
The infant King Håkon Håkonsson is targeted because his existence determines the future of the Norwegian kingdom.
The protectors transport the infant through snowy Norwegian terrain, with skiing and winter exposure shaping the action.
The infant king is secretly guarded by Skjervald and Torstein while enemies seek to kill him.
Films like The Last King, and why
The Northman
historical warfare, rugged landscapes, political succession, and a protective escort narrative
Outlaw King
medieval power struggles, brutal combat, and sweeping historical adventure
Kingdom of Heaven
period action, contested leadership, and survival across harsh terrain
Movie Details
- Director
- Nils Gaup
- Release Date
- 2016-02-12
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (245)
Cast
- Jakob Oftebro
- Kristofer Hivju
- Pål Sverre Hagen
- Thorbjørn Harr
- Nikolaj Lie Kaas
- Ane Ulimoen Øverli
- Søren Pilmark
- Bjørn Sundquist
- Åsmund Brede Eike
- Thea Sofie Loch Næss
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Last King about?
- During Norway’s medieval civil war, two loyal warriors race across a frozen kingdom to protect an infant heir from rival forces determined to erase his claim.
- What is The Last King like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Last King as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Last King violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in The Last King as brutal.
- What did critics think of The Last King?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a visually striking and effectively staged Norwegian historical action drama.
- Which films are like The Last King?
- Films with a similar feel include The Northman, Outlaw King, and Kingdom of Heaven.
- How long is The Last King?
- The Last King runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Last King?
- In United States, The Last King streams on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel.
