The Polka King

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The Polka King

2017,

1h 35m,

Biography/

Comedy/

Drama/

Music

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The rise and fall of Pennsylvania polka sensation Jan Lewan, who ultimately fleeced millions from investors through his polka-related activities.

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Critics Consensus

Despite moments of hilarity and a talented ensemble, discordant direction and a sloppy script keep The Polka King from truly singing.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

Jan 25, 2018

3/5

There's a touch of School of Rock with an Oom-Pah-Pah beat about this likeable, if lightweight comedy.

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

Jan 25, 2018

The Polka King is warm and sympathetic, avoiding easy jokes in favor of humane, character-driven humor.

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Radheyan Simonpillai

NOW Toronto

Jan 24, 2018

2/5

With a clipped and modestly entertaining 90-minute run time, The Polka King that relishes in Lewan's theatrics but rarely pauses to interrogate what's behind his facade.

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Mikel Zorrilla

Espinof

Aug 1, 2019

It is a pleasant entertainment in which the good work of its actors stands out. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Dec 6, 2018

3.5/5

Jack Black excels in this completely bonkers true story of Jan Lewan, an American polka music legend.

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Sean Mulvihill

FanboyNation.com

Oct 30, 2018

3/5

Truth is truly stranger than fiction in this unbelievable true story that plays out like a dark, twisted version of the American Dream.

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Abraham S

Apr 14, 2019

I liked Jack Black's acting. The movie portrays the facts well according to a Jan. 2018 interview by Jan Lewan.

Kylo S

Mar 17, 2019

es una biografÃa entretenida pero apresurada araÃ±o tomarse muy enserio pero que jack black redime con su carismÃ¡tico protagonista

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Ron S

Feb 17, 2019

(First and only viewing - 2/15/2019)

George S

Oct 24, 2018

have watched using boxxy software Man I've been waiting for a movie about the Polka dude from Home Alone.

Rey S

Oct 23, 2018

A cool and very positive film about the swindler, who played with his rhetoric on the greed people and earned a lot of money. already saw the second time using boxxy software

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Aug 27, 2018

This is sad. This man stole from people are didn't get life in prison. How sad he truly didn't learn. He didn't pay the money back so basically got off clear and free.

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Maya Forbes

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Wallace Wolodarsky

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Synopsis

The rise and fall of Pennsylvania polka sensation Jan Lewan, who ultimately fleeced millions from investors through his polka-related activities.

Director: Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky
Producer: Jack Black, Stuart Cornfeld, Monica Levinson, Priyanka Mattoo, David Permut, Shivani Rawat
Screenwriter: Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky
Production Co: Red Hour Films, Electric Dynamite, Permut Presentations
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 12, 2018
Runtime: 1h 35m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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