King Thrushbeard (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1984, King Thrushbeard is a fantasy, adventure, family and romance film directed by Miloslav Luther, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. When a selfless king learns of a beautiful princess in a neighboring kingdom who callously turns down every suitor with an insult, he tries his luck to no avail. So, he hatches a plot with her father in which the princess is married to him, in disguise as a beggar, so he can teach her lessons about humility and compassion.
Who’s in it. King Thrushbeard stars Adriana Tarábková as Princess Anna, Lukáš Vaculík as King Michal / Beggar, Maria Schell as Queen and Gerhard Olschewski as King Matús, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, King Thrushbeard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Thrushbeard page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Thrushbeard tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Thrushbeard (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King Thrushbeard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King Thrushbeard worth watching?
- King Thrushbeard holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Thrushbeard?
- King Thrushbeard stars Adriana Tarábková, Lukáš Vaculík, Maria Schell, Gerhard Olschewski and Marián Labuda.
- When was King Thrushbeard released?
- King Thrushbeard was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.