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The Girl King

2015·Movie·15·106 min·6.2(182)

A portrait of the brilliant, extravagant Kristina of Sweden, queen from age six, who fights the conservative forces that are against her ideas to modernize Sweden and who have no tolerance for her awakening sexuality.

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Where is The Girl King streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, The Roku ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaHoopla
AustraliaGoogle Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV
GermanyARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel , Magenta TV+Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex
BrazilLooke, Looke Amazon Channel, Runtime, Mercado PlayApple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About The Girl King

The Girl King is a 2015 English-language drama, history and romance film directed by Mika Kaurismäki. The cast is led by Malin Buska, Sarah Gadon, Michael Nyqvist. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.

The Girl King was produced by Anagram Film, Starhaus Filmproduktion, and Triptych Media and made in Canada and Finland. It was released on December 11, 2015, and carries a 15 certification.

Director
Mika Kaurismäki
Writers
Michel Marc Bouchard
Release date
December 11, 2015
Original language
English
Age rating
15
Status
Released
Country
Canada, Finland
Production
Anagram Film, Starhaus Filmproduktion, Triptych Media
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The Girl King cast & crew

The Girl King was directed by Mika Kaurismäki and written by Michel Marc Bouchard.

The cast features Malin Buska as Kristina, Sarah Gadon as Countess Ebba Sparre, Michael Nyqvist as Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna, Lucas Bryant as Count Johan Oxenstierna, Laura Birn as Countess Erika Erksein, and Hippolyte Girardot as Ambassador Pierre Hector Chanut.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Anssi Tikanmäki, cinematography is by Guy Dufaux, and it was produced by Wasiliki Bleser and Arnie Gelbart.

Is The Girl King worth watching?

The Girl King holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 182 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, history, and romance, The Girl King is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Girl King

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Cast of The Girl King

Malin Buska

Malin Buska

Kristina

Sarah Gadon

Sarah Gadon

Countess Ebba Sparre

Michael Nyqvist

Michael Nyqvist

Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna

Lucas Bryant

Lucas Bryant

Count Johan Oxenstierna

Laura Birn

Laura Birn

Countess Erika Erksein

Hippolyte Girardot

Hippolyte Girardot

Ambassador Pierre Hector Chanut

Peter Lohmeyer

Peter Lohmeyer

Bishop of Stockholm

François Arnaud

François Arnaud

Karl Gustav Kasimir

Patrick Bauchau

Patrick Bauchau

René Descartes

Martina Gedeck

Martina Gedeck

Maria Eleonora

Timo Torikka

Timo Torikka

Père Viogué

Jarmo Mäkinen

Jarmo Mäkinen

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The Girl King — FAQs

Where can I watch The Girl King in United States?

The Girl King is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, The Roku Channel in United States.

Is The Girl King on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Girl King is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Girl King in?

The Girl King is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Girl King?

The Girl King runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).

What is The Girl King rated?

The Girl King is rated 15. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 182 ratings.

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