The Polka King 2017
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SplatLocal Pennsylvania polka legend Jan Lewan develops a plan to get rich that shocks his fans and lands him in jail.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Jan Lewan
as Marla Lewan
as Mickey Pizzazz
as Barb
as Ron Edwards
as David Lewan
as Lonny
as Bitsy Bear
as Christopher
as Anita Krzyewski
Director:
Writer:
Wallace Wolodarsky, Maya Forbes
Stars:
Jack Black, Jenny Slate, Jason Schwartzman, Jacki Weaver, JB Smoove, Robert Capron, Willie Garson, Vanessa Bayer, Robert Macaux, Mary Klug,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
2017 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
95 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Polka King
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Jan Lewan
as Marla Lewan
as Mickey Pizzazz
as Barb
as Ron Edwards
as David Lewan
as Lonny
as Bitsy Bear
as Christopher
as Anita Krzyewski
as Vince
as Lou Laroue
as Marilyn
as Stan Moetek
as Connie Klopski
as Debra Johnson
as Beauty Pageant Judge
as Presenter
as Agent Ramirez
as Mr. Lee
as Sheila
as Gorski
as Grammy Reporter
as Reporter
as Anchorwoman
as Customer
as Conga Woman
as Trish
as Applesauce
as Prison Guard
as PR Woman
as Priest
as Ruined Old Man
as Tyrone
as Prison Guard
as Nurse
as Prison Inmate
as Security for Pope
as Bus Driver
as Dance Hall Patron
as Prison Inmate
as Rock Star
as Pageant Contestant
as Denny
as Polka Kid
as Waiter / Performance Attendee
as Performance Attendee
as Jan Lewan Group
as Pizzeria Customer
as Performance Attendee / Polka Dancer
as Celebrity on the Red Carpet
as Performance Attendee
as Polka Child
as Country Music Producer
as Polka Dancer
as Performance Attendee
as Security Agent
as Polka Dancer
as Polka Dancer
as Teen Party Goer
as Wife Prison Visitor
as Doctor
as Performance Attendee
as Uncle Rich / Polka Pro
as Pope's Bodyguard
as Prison Visitor
as Teenage Girl
as Background Dancer
as Daughter Prison Visitor
as Basketball Playing Prisoner
as Dance Hall Patron
as Ed
as Polka Band Musician
as Pope Visitor
as Bus Tour Group
as Polka Dancer (uncredited)
as Tourist (uncredited)
as Performance Attendee (uncredited)
as Polka Dancer (uncredited)
as Pope's Security (uncredited)
as Party Goer (uncredited)
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