
The King
dir. David Michôd
67
7 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
While The King is sometimes less than the sum of its impressive parts, strong source material and gripping performances make this a period drama worth hailing.

Directed byDavid Michôd
StarringTimothée Chalamet, Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris, Tom Glynn-Carney, Lily-Rose Depp, Thomasin McKenzie
Written byDavid Michôd, Joel Edgerton
CinematographyAdam Arkapaw
EditingPeter Sciberras
MusicNicholas Britell
The King
2019 · R · 2h 20m
Drama, History, War
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.
Our Verdict
67
Critics Consensus
While The King is sometimes less than the sum of its impressive parts, strong source material and gripping performances make this a period drama worth hailing.
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