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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 12/06/2019
The King is so laden with the trappings of profundity and prestige that in the end, it smothers itself to death. Go to Full Review
Adam Kempenaar Filmspotting 11/22/2019
4/5
The plays are about [Hal's] youth and immaturity - his unreadiness to be king - and Chalamet captures that impetuousness. Go to Full Review
Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 11/13/2019
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. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 11/08/2022
3.5/4
Filmmaker Michôd delivers a slow-moving yet perpetually engrossing endeavor that benefits from its atmospheric visuals and surfeit of captivating performances... Go to Full Review
Jane Freebury The Canberra Times (Australia) 08/23/2022
4/5
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. Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/22/2022
4.5/5
“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. Go to Full Review
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Jake R. @RemyJ Nov 29 Overall, great movie. Any historical inaccuracies or creative liberties are not difficult to digest if you care to research after the fact (or go into it with extensive knowledge of medieval history). It’s based on a Shakespearian play, which I did not know until afterwards. I did have to watch with subtitles though (old English + accents + some muttering). See more David B @Bowcoyi Nov 29 Gripping movie, well cast and acted throughout See more Adam P Nov 5 The King has one of the most power scores I've ever heard. It's a moody, visually pleasing film with an excellent cast. See more Igor S Sep 5 Decent movie to pass the time. Wasn't bad; wasn't great either. I liked Joel Edgerton's character, but the best thing about this movie was Robert Pattinson. He killed it his role. It's a shame he didn't had much screen time, because his performance was funny and magnetic. See more Cody W. @Cwalton1994 Aug 7 While the story is a little mixed up and the characters sometimes seem to scream out loud in different directions, it is the overall landscape and the music that makes THE KING a definite must watch. See more Chuck D Aug 1 While the dialogue is often half-baked, the performances, music, and the crescendo of the story make the film worthy of high praise and attention. The strength of Henry's character and the tragedy he is forced to endure through the story is oppressively compelling. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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
Blue-Tongue Films, Plan B Entertainment, Netflix, Porchlight 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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