The Last King Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Oct. 1, 2016

The Last King

Release Date: Friday, June 17, 2016 Limited

In the year 1206 Norway is raged by civil war. The King's illegitimate infant son, Håkon Håkonsson, which half the kingdom wants killed off, is guarded in secrecy by two men. A story which changed the course of the country's history.

Director: Nils Gaup

Starring: Kristofer Hivju • Nikolaj Lie Kaas • Jakob Oftebro • Thorbjørn Harr

N/A Drama 1 hr, 40 m Norwegian

3.94 / 5.0

80% WILL SEE 20% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Based on true events, The Last King is set in civil war-ravaged Norway. Aided by rebel group the Birch Legs, the Norwegian King fights for survival against the Church’s Bishopsmen, who seek to supplant the throne. On his deathbed after falling ill, the King soon welcomes a son, born in secrecy, as half the Kingdom wants him dead. Tasked with guarding the only remaining heir to the throne, two Birch Legs warriors, Skjervald (Oftebro) and Torstein (Hivju), escape with the infant and must traverse treacherous landscapes to protect their future King.

Drama

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Who stars in The Last King – Cast List

K
Kristofer Hivju
Afterburn, Red One
N
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Angels & Demons, Open Hearts
J
Jakob Oftebro
Black Crab, Powder Keg
T
Thorbjørn Harr
The Tunnel

Who is making The Last King – Crew List

Director: Nils Gaup
Screenwriters: —

Studio: Magnolia Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Last King

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2016

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 1 hr, 40 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: Norwegian

The Last King Trailers and Clips

The Last King

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The Last King Release Date: When was the film released?

The Last King was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, June 17 , 2016. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including Central Intelligence, Finding Dory and The Last Heist. As a limited release, The Last King was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The Last King DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

The Last King is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Friday, October 04, 2016. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of The Last King today on Amazon.

The Last King Digital Release Date

The Last King is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, June 17, 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.