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The King (2019)

“All hail.”

7.2/10 · 3,678 votes 2h 20m r DramaHistoryWar

#85 of 296 films from 2019 #1396 of 3759 in drama

Directed by David Michôd · Written by Joel Edgerton, David Michôd

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Overview

England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V.

Cast

Timothée Chalametas Hal
Joel Edgertonas Falstaff
Sean Harrisas William
Tom Glynn-Carneyas Hotspur
Lily-Rose Deppas Catherine
Thomasin McKenzieas Philippa, Queen of Denmark
Robert Pattinsonas The Dauphin
Ben Mendelsohnas King Henry IV
Andrew Havillas Archbishop of Canterbury
Dean-Charles Chapmanas Thomas
Steven Elderas Dorset
Edward Ashleyas Cambridge
Stephen Fewellas Grey
Tara Fitzgeraldas Hooper

Facts

Release dateOctober 11, 2019
Runtime140 min (2h 20m) — longer as the 2019 average of 109 min
GenresDrama, History, War
LanguageEN
IMDbtt7984766

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Questions

How long is The King?
The King runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Is The King worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 3,678 votes, which places it #85 of 296 films released in 2019 in this index (top 72%) and #1396 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The King?
The King was directed by David Michôd. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Animal Kingdom (2010), The Rover (2014), War Machine (2017).
Who stars in The King?
Timothée Chalamet as Hal; Joel Edgerton as Falstaff; Sean Harris as William; Tom Glynn-Carney as Hotspur; Lily-Rose Depp as Catherine; Thomasin McKenzie as Philippa, Queen of Denmark.
What is The King rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The King?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/20991.

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