The Polka King

The Polka King

The greatest scandal in polka history.

Directed by Maya Forbes

Produced by Shivhans Pictures, Electric Dynamite

201795 min5.6 / 10

A comedic biographical drama about a polka musician's downfall through fraud, balancing humor with the moral weight of betraying his community.

Local Pennsylvania polka legend Jan Lewan develops a plan to get rich that shocks his fans and lands him in jail.

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  • Is The Polka King violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does The Polka King end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Polka King easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is The Polka King sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is The Polka King scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity68

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Surprise29

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Love10

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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