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The King's Daughter

2022Movie1 h 34 minPG

39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Letterboxd2.2/5Metacritic314.2Rotten Tomatoes20%61%

A romantic, wondrous fantasy movie about fantasy and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for scares, laughs or big ideas.

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Story

What on Earth can hold more power than a king?

King Louis XIV's quest for immortality leads him to capture and steal a mermaid's life force, a move that is further complicated by his illegitimate daughter's discovery of the creature.

Feels like

  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Period Romance
  • Royal Drama
  • Magical Realism
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Fairy Tale Elements
  • Historical Fantasy
  • Family-Oriented

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Sean McNamara
Written by
James Schamus, Barry Berman, Vonda N. McIntyre
Produced by
Sean McNamara, Leo Shi Young, Paul Currie
Music by
Grant Kirkhope, John Coda, Joseph Metcalfe

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 21, 2022 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
January 21, 2022
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Fantasy, Adventure, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, China, France, Hong Kong SAR China, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$41 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
70 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Assassination Attempt, Total Eclipse of the Plot, Human Sacrifice +9

  • Assassination Attempt
  • Total Eclipse of the Plot
  • Human Sacrifice
  • Spared by the Adaptation
  • Artistic License – History
  • Immortality Seeker
  • Siren Song
  • Present-Day Past
  • Title Drop
  • Related in the Adaptation
  • Actor Allusion
  • Hollywood Costuming

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The King's Daughter?"

Questions about The King's Daughter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The King's Daughter?

PlexMovieSphere+Tubi TV

In the United States, The King's Daughter streams on MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 36 other countries.

Is The King's Daughter worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.2, Letterboxd 2.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 31). Audiences rate it higher (50 out of 100) than critics (26).

Is The King's Daughter okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch The King's Daughter?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The King's Daughter good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The King's Daughter a box office flop?

Budget$41 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $41 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 5% of its budget.