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I Served the King of England

2007·Movie
1h 55min·R
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Funny, immersive world.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Prague, Czechoslovakia, during the inter-war period. Jan Dítě, a young and clever waiter who wants to become a millionaire, comes to the conclusion that to achieve his ambitious goal he must be diligent, listen and observe as much as he can, be always discreet and use what he learns to his own advantage; but the turbulent tides of history will continually stand in his way.
Historical SatireCzech New WaveEpic PicaresqueAbsurdist ComedyPolitical AllegoryWar & SocietyPhilosophical UnderpinningsIndividual vs. HistoryCharacter DrivenVisually Rich

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Where can I stream I Served the King of England legally?

You can watch it free with ads on myfilmfriend. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I Served the King of England worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Served the King of England rated?

RSexual contentViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, violence, and strong language.

How long is I Served the King of England?

1 h 55 min

I Served the King of England runs 1 h 55 min.

Is I Served the King of England based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on I Served the King of England?

Critics76
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see I Served the King of England much the same way.

What language is I Served the King of England in?

CzechEnglishFrenchGerman

It was made in Czech, with some English, French, German. Produced in Czechia, Slovakia.

In how many countries can I watch I Served the King of England?

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