The King

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The King

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Released Oct 11, 2019

2h 20m

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Young Henry V encounters deceit, war and treachery after becoming king of England in the 15th century.

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While The King is sometimes less than the sum of its impressive parts, strong source material and gripping performances make this a period drama worth hailing.

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Angie Han

Mashable

The King is so laden with the trappings of profundity and prestige that in the end, it smothers itself to death.

Dec 6, 2019

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

The plays are about [Hal's] youth and immaturity - his unreadiness to be king - and Chalamet captures that impetuousness.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 22, 2019

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

Almost everything about The King works brilliantly, from the casting (not least Robert Pattinson as a deliciously detestable Dauphin) to the generally cracking script by Michôd and Edgerton.

Nov 13, 2019

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Filmmaker Michôd delivers a slow-moving yet perpetually engrossing endeavor that benefits from its atmospheric visuals and surfeit of captivating performances...

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 8, 2022

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Jane Freebury

The Canberra Times (Australia)

Kings and kingship are not in themselves such a fashionable subject for audiences today, but the question of good leadership and how to govern is as relevant today as it has always been, and will not go away.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 23, 2022

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

“The King” does a good job reinventing Shakespeare’s characters and using them to offer up a meaningful critique of imperialism and the politics of war.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 22, 2022

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Ben N

Solid semi-historical film. I would rather it hewed closer to the real narrative, but the language was great, the actors and characters compelling, and battle scenes believable. The political take was different from other films of the timeframe. I love seeing portrayals of different ages and this one captures the feeling of this era the way a pirate movie captures the 1500s. In other words, not very well, but in a way that is very entertaining.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/21/24

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Hesam K

A young man takes the thrown. He is not his father, who was war hungry, and asserted dominance through battle. He envisions a different pathway for Rome, yet faces his own challenges. Who can he trust?

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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Hanna O

I thought this was so good. I'm a big fan of Timothée Chalamet. I also loved how every scene played its part, giving good action and adventure. Ok, also, I watched other medieval movies, but this one is low-key good, fire, and bussing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/26/24

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Willian F

The King (O Rei), is a work that manages to balance drama and intensity in an authentic way, and Timothée Chalamet's performance is simply flawless. I've never seen him so convincing in an authoritative role, and each scene feels like a perfect build-up to the character he becomes. The plot, even though it follows a traditional line, manages to capture attention from start to finish. Even when small flaws appear, they don't diminish the dramatic weight of the story. The dark design and costumes are excellent, and the adaptation adds a layer of depth without losing its visual and philosophical strength. Without a doubt, The King (2019), is an experience worth watching.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/24/24

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Matt W

Absolutely Brilliant.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

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Bryant C

Very good movie, has great pacing ...Great prodigal son movie !

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/05/24

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David Michôd

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Hal

Ben Mendelsohn

Henry IV

Joel Edgerton

Falstaff

Robert Pattinson

The Dauphin of France

Dean-Charles Chapman

Thomas of Lancaster

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Synopsis

Young Henry V encounters deceit, war and treachery after becoming king of England in the 15th century.

Director: David Michôd
Producer: David Michôd, Joel Edgerton, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Brad Pitt, Liz Watts
Screenwriter: Joel Edgerton, David Michôd
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Netflix, Porchlight Entertainment, Blue-Tongue Films, Plan B Entertainment
Rating: R (Some Strong Violence|Language)
Genre: History, Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 11, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 1, 2019
Runtime: 2h 20m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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