The Lost King

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The Lost King

PG-13

2023

1h 49m

Comedy

Drama

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In this inspiring true story, amateur historian Philippa Langley believes she has made the archeological find of the century: the lost burial site of King Richard III. She takes on Britain's most eminent historians, forcing them to rethink the legacy of one of the most controversial rulers in English history.

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The movie's curiously bland compared to the remarkable real-life story it dramatizes, but Sally Hawkins' performance saves The Lost King from feeling like a royal disappointment.

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Katie Walsh

Tribune News Service

Reveals a distinctly British obsession with royalty and propriety that doesn’t always translate with the same reverence abroad. But the more important story is the one about discrimination and misinformation; that fact can be twisted into fiction

Rated: 3/4

Mar 29, 2023

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Rafer Guzman

Newsday

A true story, potentially inspirational but mostly just peculiar.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 28, 2023

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Emily Zemler

Observer

The viewer will recognize a classic David vs. Goliath tale at the heart of The Lost King, which is what makes it such a good story.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 27, 2023

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

An unashamedly sentimental and celebratory film but not a syrupy one.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 11, 2024

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Hugo Lara

EscribiendoCine

Supported by a script by Coogan and Pope, Frears makes a simple but ingenious film, well put together, with several emotional and memorable moments. [Full review in Spanish]

Nov 11, 2024

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Jericho Tadeo

MovieWeb

Memory and history, here, get put to the trial, as questions of who we were then are raised as possible statements of who we are now — and how mercurial it all can be, how easily manipulated, propagandized, weaponized.

Jul 12, 2024

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Sparkyg

Loved the characters who I found very sympathetic . I laughed and felt sad and kept rooting for the heroine. Great story, and exciting to see what happened next. Wonderful cast of many beloved British actors Ive loved and enjoyed for many years. Great story!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/06/23

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Pamila

I remember when this actually happened. I loved the story! Great character developement.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/09/23

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Marcia R

Slow beginning but worth hanging in there. Superb acting by Sally Hawkins. Based on a true story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/07/23

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Ann

Lovely movie, great story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/23

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James Icken

As good as it gets, both directing and acting

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/04/23

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Greg

Wonderful film about listening to your feelings and because of their feelings one of the greatest modern archeologies findings was discovered. Sally Hawkins has to be one of the best actresses of the modern era and she gets to display her talents here. If you are a fan of history, British history, or rooting for the underdog, then go see this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/03/23

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Synopsis

In this inspiring true story, amateur historian Philippa Langley believes she has made the archeological find of the century: the lost burial site of King Richard III. She takes on Britain's most eminent historians, forcing them to rethink the legacy of one of the most controversial rulers in English history.

Director: Stephen Frears
Producer: Steve Coogan, Christine Langan, Dan Winch, Wendy Griffin
Screenwriter: Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Magaritz Productions, E1 Entertainment, Pathé, BBC Films, Baby Cow Productions, Ingenious Media
Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Language|Brief Suggestive References)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 24, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 9, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.2M
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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