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King Hendrik

1965·Movie
1h 31min

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Plenty of satire and situational comedy

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Politics, society, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

A small town in desperate need of more tourists discovers it was never officially incorporated into the surrounding country, so it declares independence. All goes well until someone decides they need a king. Set in South Africa.
South African ComedySatirical Political CommentarySmall Town EccentricityPost-Colonial ThemesQuirky HumorNostalgicAbsurdist SituationsCommunity DynamicsLocal Culture

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is King Hendrik worth watching?

66
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is King Hendrik?

1 h 31 min

King Hendrik runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is King Hendrik in?

AfrikaansEnglish

It was made in Afrikaans, with some English. Produced in South Africa.