The King(2023)
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The King Synopsis
A story about Carl XVI Gustaf who became the world’s youngest king. The father dies when the crown prince is only nine months old and he grows up with an obligation from which he cannot escape. In the course of two years, the director Karin af Klintberg gets to interview him. The film consists of their meetings, intermixed with scenes from the spectacle that surrounds him. A modern and poetic film about the king in which he is placed in settings we rarely otherwise see him.
The King (2023) is a documentary film directed by Karin af Klintberg, released on February 24, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Karin af Klintberg, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Princess Christina Mrs. Magnuson. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Karin af Klintberg
- Producers:
- Petra Måhl, Stina Gardell
- Cinematographer:
- Pia Lehto
- Production:
- SF Studios, Nexiko, Expressen TV
- Status:
- Released
The King Cast & Crew
Main cast
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
as Self
Karin af Klintberg
as Self
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden
as Self
Princess Christina Mrs. Magnuson
as Self
Sauli Niinistö
as Self
Iggy Pop
as Self
Queen Silvia of Sweden
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Karin af Klintberg, produced by Petra Måhl and Stina Gardell.
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The King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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The King – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The King online?
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The King (2023) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, TV 2 and Allente, and to rent or buy from Viaplay, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, SF Anytime and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The King?
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The main cast of The King (2023) includes King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Karin af Klintberg, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Princess Christina Mrs. Magnuson and Sauli Niinistö. The film was directed by Karin af Klintberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The King released?
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The King was released on February 24, 2023 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The King worth watching?
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The King (2023) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.