The King vs The Swedish Connection
The Swedish Connection has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 7.2/10 for The King). The Swedish Connection is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 2h 20m. The King is the older of the two (2019 against 2026). Both are drama, history, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The King
The Swedish Connection| The King | The Swedish Connection | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 20m | 1h 42m |
| Genres | Drama, History, War | Drama, History, War |
| Country | – | Sweden |
| Director | David Michôd | Marcus Olsson, Thérèse Ahlbeck |
| Main cast | Stephen Fewell, Ben Mendelsohn, Sean Harris, Joel Edgerton, Robert Pattinson | Sissela Benn, Stefan Gödicke, Jonas Karlsson, Henrik Dorsin, Christoffer Nordenrot |
Synopsis
The King
England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V.
The Swedish Connection
Swedish Foreign Ministry bureaucrat Gösta Engzell, overlooked during WWII, rescued thousands while turning supposedly neutral Sweden into a moral force. His efforts challenged the status quo and left a lasting humanitarian legacy.
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