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The King

The King

Drama · History · War · 2019

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.

Movie details

The King

“All hail.”

2019 Drama · History · War 2h 20m

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TMDB

7.2 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The King?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

David Michôd

Written by

David Michôd · Joel Edgerton

Timothée Chalamet

Timothée Chalamet

Hal

Joel Edgerton

Joel Edgerton

Falstaff

Sean Harris

Sean Harris

William

Tom Glynn-Carney

Tom Glynn-Carney

Hotspur

Lily-Rose Depp

Lily-Rose Depp

Catherine

Thomasin McKenzie

Thomasin McKenzie

Philippa, Queen of Denmark

Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson

The Dauphin

Court is in session

Put The King on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.