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Life of a King

2013·Movie
1h 41min·PG-13
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The endgame is the only thing that'll set you free.

The true story of one man's mission to give inner city kids of Washington DC something he never had - a future. After being incarcerated for eighteen years, Eugene Brown established the Big Chair Chess Club to get kids off the streets and working towards lives they never believed they were capable of. This is his inspirational story.
Inspirational True StoryChess as a MetaphorUrban RedemptionOvercoming AdversityCommunity ImpactBiographical DramaEducational ThemesMentorshipHope and Second Chances

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Life of a King legally?

Life of a King is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and YouTube Free. 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 Life of a King worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Life of a King rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Life of a King?

1 h 41 min

Life of a King runs 1 h 41 min.

Is Life of a King based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Life of a King?

Critics45
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Life of a King higher (72) than critics (45). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Life of a King in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Life of a King?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Life of a King in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.