King of Devil's Island (2010)
Kernel Score: 78% · 264 ratings
Genres: Drama, Action
Released: 2010-12-16
Runtime: 117 minutes
Where to watch King of Devil's Island
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Norwegian winter, 1915. On the island Bastøy, outside Oslo, a group of young boys aged 11 to 18, are held in an institution for delinquent youth, notorious for its sadistic regime. One day a new boy, Erling, arrives, determined to escape from the island. After a tragic incident, he ends up leading the boys in a violent uprising. When the boys manage to take over the island, 150 soldiers are sent in to restore order.
King of Devil's Island parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that King of Devil's Island depicts brutal mistreatment and abuse of boys at a 1910s reform school leading to a violent uprising.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — The film depicts beatings, punishment, humiliation, forced labor, and a violent riot at a juvenile detention institution.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Sexual abuse of the boys by staff is a plot element, referenced but not necessarily shown graphically.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Marius Holst
Cast
- Stellan Skarsgård as Bestyrer Håkon
- Benjamin Helstad as Erling / C-19
- Kristoffer Joner as Husfar Bråthen
- Trond Nilssen as Olav / C-1
- Morten Løvstad as Øystein
- Daniel Berg as Johan
- Odin Gineson Brøderud as Axel
- Magnar Botten as Lillegutt
- Magnus Langlete as Ivar / C-5
- Markus as Brustad
King of Devil's Island FAQ
Is King of Devil's Island good?
King of Devil's Island has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 264 audience ratings.
Where can I watch King of Devil's Island?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video.
Is King of Devil's Island OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that King of Devil's Island depicts brutal mistreatment and abuse of boys at a 1910s reform school leading to a violent uprising.
What movies are like King of Devil's Island?
If you liked King of Devil's Island, try Escape from Alcatraz, Boy A, Brute Force and Creed III.