The King

2023·Movie
1h 38min
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic587.0Rotten Tomatoes77%53%

Where to watch

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About

A story about Carl XVI Gustaf who became the world’s youngest king. The father dies when the crown prince is only nine months old and he grows up with an obligation from which he cannot escape. In the course of two years, the director Karin af Klintberg gets to interview him. The film consists of their meetings, intermixed with scenes from the spectacle that surrounds him. A modern and poetic film about the king in which he is placed in settings we rarely otherwise see him.
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Crew

Directed by:
Karin af Klintberg
Produced by:
Stina Gardell, Frida Neema Järnbert, Petra Måhl
Composed by:
Kristoffer Salting, Kristoffer Salting, Arttu Kontkanen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The King

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Where can I stream The King legally?

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Is The King worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The King?

1 h 38 min

The King runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The King?

Critics68
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see The King much the same way.

What language is The King in?

Swedish

It was made in Swedish. Produced in Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch The King?

4DKFINOSE

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What tropes does The King use?

Historical Domain CharacterLong-Haired Pretty BoyHistorical Villain Upgrade"The Reason You Suck" SpeechAwesome Moment of CrowningDrowning My SorrowsDavid Versus GoliathBatman GambitBlood KnightHelmets Are Hardly HeroicKing on His DeathbedTo the Painand 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 storytelling tropes for The King, including Historical Domain Character, Long-Haired Pretty Boy, Historical Villain Upgrade.

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