The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die
The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die

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The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die

2023
Movie
111 min
English

In the wake of King Edward's death, Uhtred of Bebbanburg and his comrades adventure across a fractured kingdom in the hopes of uniting England at last.

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IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Google Users91%
Director: Ed BazalgetteGenres: Action, Drama, History, War

Plot Summary

Picking up after the events of the TV series, Uhtred of Bebbanburg is drawn into a new conflict when King Edward dies and his heir, Aelfl aed, is assassinated. Uhtred must navigate the ensuing power struggle and the threat of a new invasion to secure a united England. He faces betrayal and difficult choices as he fights for his loyalties and the future of the kingdom.

Critical Reception

The film received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised its epic scale, action sequences, and satisfying conclusion to the series' overarching narrative. Some noted that while it offered closure, it also felt like a grand finale designed to tie up loose ends.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thrilling action and faithful continuation of the series' saga.

  • Applauded for providing a definitive and emotionally resonant conclusion to Uhtred's story.

  • Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but the execution was largely appreciated.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved the film, highlighting its exciting battles, strong character arcs, and the satisfying way it wrapped up the long-running story. Many felt it was a worthy successor and a fitting end to Uhtred's journey.

Fun Fact

The film was conceived as a way to provide a definitive conclusion to the story of Uhtred of Bebbanburg, which spanned five seasons of 'The Last Kingdom' television series.

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The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

🎬 The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023) 🎬 **Seven Kings Must Die is an adequate film but an unnecessary disruption to a great ending for a show with a rewarding resolution.** Seven Kings Must Die is the conclusion of The La...

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MovieGuys

I enjoyed The Last Kingdom. As a series it wasn't perfect but it was reasonably watchable. Then along came the movie. I'll separate this into good and bad. Lets start with whats bad. Unsurprisingly, more woke revisionist history. Yes, f...

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