The King

Name: The King
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 2019-10-11
Duration: 140 min
Rating: 7.2

2019 · Movie · R · 140 min · ★ 7.2 · 67% critics

DramaHistoryWar

Set in 15th-century England, a restless prince living among ordinary people is pushed by events to accept the throne. Forced into leadership, he must become the ruler others expect of him and face the consequences of power.

Based on Henry V, Henry IV, Part 1, Henry IV, Part 2

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Details

Years: 2019
Release date: 2019-10-11
Language: English
Rated: R
Runtime: 140 min
Max quality: UHD
Critic score: 67/100
TMDB rating: 7.2/10 (3,570 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy The King if you want a gritty, stylish historical drama with intense battles and a reluctant-leader premise; Not for you if pacing drags, you dislike dark visuals, or you want strict historical accuracy, like Wolf Hall.

Pros: stunning historical atmosphere; intense battle scenes; strong production value | Cons: pacing feels slow; story feels inaccurate; some performances off