Curling King (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2011, Curling King is a comedy film directed by Ole Endresen, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Once a great curling star, Truls Paulsen is diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder and banned from competition. But when he learns that his old friend and coach Gordon is on his deathbed, Truls, heavily-medicated decides to compete again, in the hopes of winning money for Gordon to have an operation in the US. Truls stops taking the meds and tries to convince his old team mates that he is mentally stable enough to lead them to victory in the Norwegian Curling Championship. But, is it a good sign that he obsessively insists his teammates pull their zippers all the way up before they can play?
Who’s in it. Curling King stars Atle Antonsen as Truls Paulsen, Linn Skåber as Sigrid Paulsen, Kåre Conradi as Stefan Ravndal and Ingar Helge Gimle as Gordon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Curling King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Curling King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Curling King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Curling King (2011)?
- In GB, Curling King is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Curling King worth watching?
- Curling King holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Curling King?
- Curling King stars Atle Antonsen, Linn Skåber, Kåre Conradi, Ingar Helge Gimle and Jon Øigarden.
- When was Curling King released?
- Curling King was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.