Plot — What is The Nation's Gambit about?
Norway's Prime Minister is kidnapped by a terrorist who makes only one demand. That the politicians in power are playing a game of chess over the Prime Minister's life. Each chess piece represents people who work for the state or leaders in society. If the politicians win the game, the prime minister will live, but every piece lost on the chess boards means the loss of a human life. The politicians and their appointed rescue team, the Delta Squad, are faced with an impossible dilemma: Can they afford to sacrifice human lives in an attempt to save the Prime Minister? With only 24 hours to win the game and save the prime minister, they have no choice but to play the deadly game.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2026 |
| Genre | Action, Thriller |
| Language | NO |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 2 votes) |
The Nation's Gambit — FAQ
Is The Nation's Gambit worth watching? The Nation's Gambit holds a 7.0/10 rating from 2 viewers. Norway's Prime Minister is kidnapped by a terrorist who makes only one demand. That the politicians in power are playing a game of chess over the Prime Minister's life. Each chess piece represents people who work for the
Who directed The Nation's Gambit? Directed by John Andreas Andersen.
Who is in the cast of The Nation's Gambit? It stars Pål Sverre Hagen, Penda Faal, Maria Bonnevie, Tobias Santelmann, Jon Øigarden, Gina Bernhoft Gørvell and more.
Where can I stream The Nation's Gambit? Streaming availability for The Nation's Gambit is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Nation's Gambit release? It released in 2026.
