King of the Corner

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King of the Corner

R

Released Jun 2, 2004

1h 33m

Comedy

Drama

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Dissatisfaction at home and at his work helps propel a product tester (Peter Riegert) into a midlife crisis.

Critics Consensus

Riegert makes this low-key, rueful comedy about mid-life angst appealing.

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Jason Anderson

Globe and Mail

As a portrait of an average guy who makes average mistakes, it conveys wit and wisdom without leaning too heavily on schmaltz.

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 10, 2006

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John Hartl

Seattle Times

Although it's not a flashy debut, Riegert demonstrates an unfailing generosity toward his fellow actors that takes him far.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 30, 2005

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Ann Hornaday

Washington Post

It's a warm, unexpectedly moving portrait of a man on the verge of what could either be a dreadful or delightful second chapter.

Sep 22, 2005

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Common Sense Media Editors

Common Sense Media

A story of maturity and consequences -- teens OK

Rated: 4/5

Jan 1, 2011

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Prairie Miller

Long Island Press

A punishing but also compassionate spotlight on a New York City corporate marketeer, and the result is really the movie screen as two way mirror, warts and all.

Mar 26, 2007

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Liz Braun

Jam! Movies

A pleasant comedy with plenty of heart and a cast that makes it worth the price of admission.

Rated: 2.5/5

Feb 10, 2006

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good & funny about life's ups & downs...

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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good & funny about life's ups & downs...

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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(***): [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] A very strong cast and an interesting screenplay kept me going with it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

The only interesting question this film asks is, "Why wasn't this sent straight to DVD?"

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Moments of this film reminded me of Alexander Payne's great library of male dysfunction -- "Election," "About Schmidt," "Sideways" -- not because King of the Corner actually reaches Payne's plane, but because I wish it had tried.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

way to go Shapiro... This was a sweet movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Synopsis

Dissatisfaction at home and at his work helps propel a product tester (Peter Riegert) into a midlife crisis.

Director: Peter Riegert
Producer: Lemore Syvan
Screenwriter: Gerald Shapiro, Peter Riegert
Production Co: New World
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 2, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 17, 2020
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Surround