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The Girl King

6.220151h 46m15MovieDramaHistoryRomance

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.

DirectorMika Kaurismäki
WriterMichel Marc Bouchard
ProducersArnie Gelbart·Wasiliki Bleser

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mika Kaurismäki

MBMalin Buska
Malin Buska
Kristina
SGSarah Gadon
Sarah Gadon
Countess Ebba Sparre
MNMichael Nyqvist
Michael Nyqvist
Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna
LBLucas Bryant
Lucas Bryant
Count Johan Oxenstierna
LBLaura Birn
Laura Birn
Countess Erika Erksein
HGHippolyte Girardot
Hippolyte Girardot
Ambassador Pierre Hector Chanut
PLPeter Lohmeyer
Peter Lohmeyer
Bishop of Stockholm
FAFrançois Arnaud
François Arnaud
Karl Gustav Kasimir
PBPatrick Bauchau
Patrick Bauchau
René Descartes
MGMartina Gedeck
Martina Gedeck
Maria Eleonora
TTTimo Torikka
Timo Torikka
Père Viogué
JMJarmo Mäkinen
Jarmo Mäkinen
The General

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The Girl King — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Girl King?

The Girl King isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Girl King on Netflix?

No, The Girl King is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Girl King on Amazon Prime Video?

The Girl King isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Girl King for free?

The Girl King isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Girl King based on a true story?

Yes — The Girl King is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).