The Nation's Gambit(2026)
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The Nation's Gambit Synopsis
Norway's Prime Minister is kidnapped by a terrorist who makes only one demand – that the politicians in power play a game of chess over the Prime Minister's life. Each chess piece represents people who work for the state or leaders in society. If the politicians win the game, the prime minister will live, but every piece lost on the chess boards means the loss of a human life. The politicians and their appointed rescue team, the Delta Squad, are faced with an impossible dilemma: can they afford to sacrifice human lives in an attempt to save the Prime Minister? With only 24 hours to win the game and save the prime minister, they have no choice but to play the deadly game.
The Nation's Gambit (2026) is a action and thriller film directed by John Andreas Andersen, released on September 11, 2026. It stars Pål Sverre Hagen, Penda Faal, Maria Bonnevie and Tobias Santelmann. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- John Andreas Andersen
- Writers:
- Johan Høst, Rakel Kraft Biørnstad, Christopher Grøndahl
- Producers:
- Stig Hjerkinn Haug, Fredrik Støbakk, Tale Bryn Teigene
- Cinematographer:
- John-Erling Holmenes Fredriksen
- Composer:
- Johannes Ringen
- Production:
- SF Studios, Stig Og Stein Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Nation's Gambit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pål Sverre Hagen
as Anton Block
- Penda Faal
Penda Faal
as Björk Adekoia Block
Maria Bonnevie
as Frøya Lande
Tobias Santelmann
as Are Stranger
Jon Øigarden
as Viktor Fløysland
Gina Bernhoft Gørvell
as Åse Prahner
Glenn André Kaada
as Kjetil Rykke
Ingvild Holthe Bygdnes
as Ragnhild Fure
Jonas Hoff Oftebro
as Tom Myhren
Erland Bakker
as Thorvald Astrup
- Emil Olafsson
Emil Olafsson
as Sven Øen
Martin Karelius Østensen
as Bamse
Key crew
Directed by John Andreas Andersen, written by Johan Høst, Rakel Kraft Biørnstad and Christopher Grøndahl, produced by Stig Hjerkinn Haug, Fredrik Støbakk and Tale Bryn Teigene.
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The Nation's Gambit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Nation's Gambit – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Nation's Gambit?
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The main cast of The Nation's Gambit (2026) includes Pål Sverre Hagen, Penda Faal, Maria Bonnevie, Tobias Santelmann and Jon Øigarden. The film was directed by John Andreas Andersen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Nation's Gambit released?
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The Nation's Gambit was released on September 11, 2026.
Is The Nation's Gambit worth watching?
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The Nation's Gambit (2026) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.