A Hologram for the King

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A Hologram for the King

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Released Apr 22, 2016

1h 37m

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A beautiful doctor (Sarita Choudhury) and a wise-cracking taxi driver (Alexander Black) help an American businessman (Tom Hanks) who's trying to close the deal of a lifetime in Saudi Arabia.

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Critics Consensus

A Hologram for the King amiably ambles through a narrative desert, saved by an oasis of a performance from the ever-dependable Tom Hanks.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Tykwer is happy to let the journey of his main character speak movingly for itself; and in the process the veteran director brings forth a motion picture I'm going to happily treasure for a long time to come.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 11, 2016

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David Stratton

The Australian

You never know quite where it's going, and in an era of so much cinematic predictability that's a welcome attribute.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 29, 2016

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

For all the high-tech lingo, there's nothing new to feel or see.

Rated: 2/5

May 22, 2016

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Tykwer and Hanks have made a film with familiar ideas and sentimentalities, all presented in a comical, romantic, and always enjoyable package that never overreaches to achieve its significance, even amid its many metaphors.

Rated: 3.5/4

Apr 15, 2022

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Joanne Laurier

World Socialist Web Site

Their distance from and contempt for the restive masses make Tykwer and his ilk retreat further into themselves.

Feb 26, 2021

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Feels like two or more movies spliced together to form one whole.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 3, 2021

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Trey W

Never knew this movie was a thing. If you enjoy Tom Hanks, it's worth the watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/29/23

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Esteban G

I'n not a native english speaker. Forgive my unforced errors. It's a good and nice story: ¿do you want more? Too many people didn't understand the movie. First of all: the beginnig. Everyone have to pay attention to the fast appeareance of Hanks performing the Talking Heads: it's a brick on your head. It's a moving and original love story, independently of the age of the characters. Naturally narrated: without any piece out of place. A loving father. A short and interesting view from life in an arabic kingdom. All the characters fit with the excelent script and direction. A second time-view of the film will lose the fillings and original emotions. But I watched it again. Googbye. P.D. If you don't know who the Talking Heads where, search the song "When the days go by".

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/07/23

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Gary C

A big fan of Tom Hanks but didn't enjoy this at all....quite silly and pointless

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/06/23

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Nicholas V

Surly not one of the best movies I saw but I really enjoy the Saudi-Arabien Atmosphere with all it's modern world problems. Tom Hanks acting was nothing special but also not bad. Still something catches me that I want to see this film more than once. 3,5/5 Stars

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/05/23

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T K

Watched this for Tom Hanks in an easy to watch, meditative, and somewhat surreal piece set in Saudi Arabia. Don't expect big laughs or deep soul stirring moments. Reminded me of Lost in Translation but more watchable. Indulge if you just like Tom Hanks...

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/19/23

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Carlos T

Minha opinião: Um dos filmes mais fraco que assisti de Tom, não que sua interpretação foi ruim, pois quem salva o filme de uma degola maior é o Tom. Mais um ponto legal que este filme traz as curiosidades e a cultura de um pais e um povo do país chamado Árabia Saudita. A estoria é Tom trabalha para uma empresa de tecnologia que quer vender a tecnologia de holograma para o rei saudita, e ele precisa fazer uma apresentação ao rei. E fechar o negócio e para isso Tom e sua equipe foi enviado a Arabia Saudita. Porém esta missão simples, não se torna assim. Primeiro sem ele saber como funciona as coisas lá e também de não ter informações. Assim ele se hospeda no hotel e os dias vão passando. Faz amizade com um taxista chamado Yousef que leva em algumas aventuras. E em um momento que passa mal por causa de xisto que tem nas costas e conhece a dra. Zahra e ter uma dra. Atendento um homem, lá não é apropriado em um país tão fechado e com cultura de várias restrições as mulheres. Mas acaba se relacionando com ela. Até ao final a empresa que trabalha não ganha a concorrência e acaba ficando na Arabia em seu novo romance com a dra. E encontra uma felicidade que não conhecia a muito tempo. E encontrou isso na Arabia. Roteiro e enredo é simples, mas tras para nos a cultura dos Sauditas para nos. Vale apena assistir? Só se for fã de Tom. Nota: 6

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/06/23

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Synopsis

A beautiful doctor (Sarita Choudhury) and a wise-cracking taxi driver (Alexander Black) help an American businessman (Tom Hanks) who's trying to close the deal of a lifetime in Saudi Arabia.

Director: Tom Tykwer
Producer: Uwe Schott, Stefan Arndt, Arcadiy Golubovich, Tim O'Hair, Gary Goetzman
Screenwriter: Tom Tykwer
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Playtone, X-Filme Creative Pool, Kasbah-Film Tanger, 22h22, Fábrica de Cine
Rating: R (Language|Brief Drug Use|Some Sexuality/Nudity)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 22, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 9, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.2M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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