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The Lost King

Play trailer 2:27 Poster for The Lost King PG-13 Released Mar 24, 2023 1h 49m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 Full Review Rafer Guzman Newsday A true story, potentially inspirational but mostly just peculiar. Rated: 2/4 Mar 28, 2023 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Avaryl Halley Movie Bitches It’s a perfectly nice watch for a Sunday afternoon with Mom Apr 24, 2024 Full Review Prabhjot Bains Tilt Magazine Stephen Frears brings Richard III back to life but forgets to give him a voice. Nov 2, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review Pamila I remember when this actually happened. I loved the story! Great character developement. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/09/23 Full Review 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 Full Review Ann Lovely movie, great story Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/05/23 Full Review James Icken As good as it gets, both directing and acting Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/04/23 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
E1 Entertainment, Magaritz Productions, BBC Films, Ingenious Media, Baby Cow Productions, Pathé
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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