Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- whimsical
- adventurous
- hopeful
- family movie night
- fantasy marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Espen's journey draws directly on Norwegian fairy-tale traditions, including trolls, a mythical kingdom, and the water of life.
The cure known as the water of life gives Espen and Kristin their urgent objective as they race toward Soria Moria.
Espen, the Ash Lad, must overcome class expectations and supernatural dangers while trying to save his family and Princess Kristin's kingdom.
The mythical palace of Soria Moria lies deep beneath an enchanted Norwegian lake and is protected by monstrous guardians.
Films like The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle, and why
The Ash Lad: In the Hall of the Mountain King
Nordic folklore fantasy, fairy-tale questing, troll mythology, and family-friendly adventure
The Brothers Grimm
Family fantasy adventure combining enchanted landscapes, royal danger, folklore creatures, and a young hero's quest
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Fairy-tale worldbuilding, magical trials, comic adventure, and a determined young protagonist confronting supernatural threats
Movie Details
- Director
- Mikkel Brænne Sandemose
- Release Date
- 2019-08-23
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (126)
Cast
- Vebjørn Enger
- Eili Harboe
- Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
- Elias Holmen Sørensen
- Sidse Babett Knudsen
- Thorbjørn Harr
- Gard B. Eidsvold
- Gisken Armand
- Cyron Melville
- Sigurd Holmen le Dous
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle about?
- A resourceful young Norwegian dreamer crosses an enchanted lake kingdom to find the water of life and save his falsely condemned family.
- What is The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle as moderate.
- Which films are like The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle?
- Films with a similar feel include The Ash Lad: In the Hall of the Mountain King, The Brothers Grimm, and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
- How long is The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle?
- The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle?
- In United States, The Ash Lad: In Search of the Golden Castle streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus.
