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IMDb rating 7.3
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Critic rating 7.5

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Mathias M Larsen
rated 6

Hal, wayward prince and reluctant heir to the English throne, has turned his back on royal life and lives among the people. But after The death of Hal's brother (who was to be the next king according to the declaration of King Henry IV), before Hal...

1 year ago
Critic Xan Brooks
rated 6

...[a] sombre, bruising adaptation of Shakespeare’s 'Henriad'.

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Critic Tara Mcnamara
rated 10

This outstanding historical epic boasts beautiful cinematography, strong performances, and a phenomenal battle scene.

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Critic Majken Søndergaard Eliasen
rated 8

...en nyskabende, tilbundsgående skildring af et menneskes møde med magten og med det voldsomme ansvar det er at styre et kongerige...

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Critic Stefan Hedmark
rated 6

Det finns gott om pigga scener som livar upp när ”The king” hotar att gå ner sig i det gråa.

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Gösta Ahlgren
rated 7

Seg men rätt intressant att få följa timothée inre konflikter på ett snyggt sätt

1 year ago

Cast & Crew

David Michôd
Director
Joel Edgerton
As Falstaff
Tara Fitzgerald
As Hooper
Sean Harris
As William
Ben Mendelsohn
As King Henry IV

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The King is a historical drama film that tells the story of Hal, a rebellious prince who ascends to the throne of England and must navigate palace politics, war, and his own past demons to become a powerful king. Despite his reluctance to take on the role, Hal must confront his father's legacy and the challenges that come with ruling a kingdom. The film follows Hal's journey as he faces treacherous nobles, battles against France, and grapples with his own sense of identity. With stunning cinematography and powerful performances, The King offers a fresh take on Shakespeare's classic tale of royalty, betrayal, and redemption.

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