The King
The King

The King

2018Movie107 minEnglish

A cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set against the 2016 American election, The King takes a musical road trip across the country in Elvis Presley's 1963 Rolls Royce.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users72%
Director: David MichôdGenres: Drama, War, History

Plot Summary

Hal, a rebellious young prince and heir to the English throne, is reluctant to take up his father's crown. Upon his father's death, Hal is crowned King Henry V and must navigate palace politics, war, and his own personal demons. He is forced to choose between peace and war as he confronts the ongoing conflict with France and the treachery within his own court.

Critical Reception

The King received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its visuals, performances, and historical drama. However, some critics found the pacing slow and the narrative lacking in emotional depth. Audiences were more divided, with some appreciating its epic scope and others finding it overly long and somber.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking with strong lead performances, particularly from Timothée Chalamet.
  • The film effectively captures the brutality and political intrigue of medieval warfare.
  • Some viewers found the narrative a bit too slow-paced and lacking in significant character development.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's impressive cinematography and the compelling portrayal of King Henry V by Timothée Chalamet. However, a common criticism was that the movie felt drawn-out and failed to create a strong emotional connection with the characters.

Fun Fact

Timothée Chalamet and Robert Pattinson, who play English and French royalty respectively, are both well-known for their roles in the "Twilight" saga, playing vampires Edward Cullen and Cedric Diggory.

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