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The Polka King
Directed by
Maya Forbes
TV-14
2017
1h 35m
Comedy
,
Biography
,
and more
6.0
66%
50%
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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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Cast of The Polka King
Jack Black
Jan Lewan
Jenny Slate
Marla Lewan
Jason Schwartzman
Mickey Pizzazz
Jacki Weaver
Barb
JB Smoove
Ron Edwards
Robert Capron
David Lewan
Willie Garson
Lonny
Vanessa Bayer
Bitsy Bear
Robert Macaux
Christopher
Mary Klug
Anita Krzyewski
Wallace Wolodarsky
Vince / Writer
Lew Schneider
Lou Laroue
Phyllis Kay
Marilyn
Richard Donelly
Stan Moetek
Kati Salowsky
Connie Klopski
Jordan Lloyd
Debra Johnson
Rachel Annette Helson
Beauty Pageant Judge
Anthony Estrella
Presenter
Melody Vasquez
Agent Ramirez
Randy Tow
Mr. Lee
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The Polka King Ratings & Reviews
NotoriousEdge
October 5, 2025
Jack Black shines in a solid comedy based off a real life story. He is the Polka King.
Chicago Reader
Ben Sachs
The Polka King is warm and sympathetic, avoiding easy jokes in favor of humane, character-driven humor.
Common Sense Media
Renee Schonfeld
Comic portrait of real-life musician/con artist has cursing.
HollywoodInToto.com
Christian Toto
Jack Black makes the antihero in The Polka King just so lovable. And that's a problem.
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Betty Jo Tucker
Although disappointed with 'The Polka King," I appreciate the way the film depicts how Jan Lewan's positive attitude influenced people who unwisely invested their money with him.
The Daily Dot
Eddie Strait
The movie lacks a strong sense of tone and direction. The Polka King has a few things to offer viewers, but it's more of a missed opportunity than anything else.
The Daily Beast
Karen Han
There are undeniably moments in which Lewan, played by Jack Black, comes off as heroic, but director Maya Forbes does her best to keep the ship on course. Black repeatedly returns to the confessional booth to ask for forgiveness for what he's doing.
Blu-ray.com
Brian Orndorf
Tremendously funny, even while it examines a frightfully corrupt human being.
Pajiba
Kristy Puchko
In The Polka King, Forbes amp up the lunacy, star power, and energy to create something not only sensationally fun, but also enticingly thought-provoking.
Consequence
Allison Shoemaker
It's not that the film doesn't have an opinion on Lewan, it's that the opinion seems to change every few scenes.
Decider
Joe Reid
The Polka King doesn't lack for energy. But the screenplay never really deals with Jan for much more than the sideshow he is. The film is a good bit less convincing than the man it's supposed to be about.
Paste Magazine
Andy Crump
[Forbes] film is spry, frequently hilarious, and at its very best dark-verging-on-deranged. It's also unexpectedly gentle.
Los Angeles Times
Justin Chang
Playing con artists seems to bring out the best in Jack Black.
AV Club
Jesse Hassenger
The cast performs these scenes entertainingly-Black's dancing eyes remain as compelling as ever-without ever transcending how unfocused and flatly shot they are.
CineGods.com
Ray Greene
Black plays to his strengths as a hipster ironist while displaying the indie acting chops he's been cultivating since at least "Margot at the Wedding."
Eye for Film
Amber Wilkinson
Maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky... love their protagonist just a bit too much.
Flavorwire
Jason Bailey
A frisky and energetic comedy with a snappy, screwball spirit, which isn't exactly a given, considering the subject matter:
PopMatters
J.R. Kinnard
A modestly ambitious film that wants only to entertain
RogerEbert.com
Nick Allen
The sporadic magic of The Polka King largely comes from its casting, and the hammy performances that follow.
Variety
Dennis Harvey
An ingratiating comedy based on an improbable true story.
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