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King of the Corner

2004Movie1 h 33 min

ComedyDrama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic556.5Rotten Tomatoes71%26%

A hopeful, cathartic comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Leo Spivak is drifting through life without a compass. His father is aging fast, his teenage daughter is rebelling, his protégé is after his job and his wife is losing her patience. A twist of fate and some bizarre wisdom from a "freelance rabbi" help Leo navigate the murky waters of his life and turn his crisis into a second-chance.

Feels like

  • Mid-Life Crisis Drama
  • Family Dysfunction
  • Personal Redemption
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Character-Driven
  • Hopeful Resolution
  • Emotional Journey
  • Relationship Focus

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Peter Riegert
Written by
Peter Riegert, Gerald Shapiro
Produced by
Lemore Syvan, Earnie Hooks
Music by
Al Kooper

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Facts

June 8, 2004 · 1 h 33 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
June 8, 2004
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream King of the Corner?"

Questions about King of the Corner

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream King of the Corner?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is King of the Corner worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 55). Critics rate it higher (63 out of 100) than audiences (50).

Is King of the Corner okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will King of the Corner make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is King of the Corner plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.