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All the King's Men

1949Movie1 h 49 minNR

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

An intricate, moving drama movie about history and politics, with standout performances and characters.

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Story

He Might Have Been A Pretty Good Guy . . . If Too Much Power . . . And Women . . . Hadn't Gone To his Head !

A man of humble beginnings and honest intentions rises to power by nefarious means. Along for the wild ride are an earnest reporter, a heretofore classy society girl, and a too-clever-for-her-own-good political flack.

Feels like

  • Political Intrigue
  • Rise and Fall
  • Moral Corruption
  • Southern Politics
  • Tragedy
  • Character Study
  • Power and Influence
  • 1940s America

Cast

24 of 50

Crew

Directed by
Robert Rossen
Written by
Robert Rossen, Robert Penn Warren
Produced by
Robert Rossen
Music by
Morris Stoloff, Louis Gruenberg

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Facts

November 16, 1949 · 1 h 49 min · NR

Released
November 16, 1949
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
45 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

The Great Depression, Knight Templar Big Brother, Jerk Jock +9

  • The Great Depression
  • Knight Templar Big Brother
  • Jerk Jock
  • It Will Never Catch On
  • Time-Passes Montage
  • Stepford Smiler
  • The Starscream
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Worst News Judgment Ever
  • Victorious Childhood Friend
  • Film Noir
  • May–December Romance

12 of 68 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream All the King's Men?"

Questions about All the King's Men

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Where can I stream All the King's Men?

The RokuTubi TV

In the United States, All the King's Men is free with ads on The Roku 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 3 other countries.

Is All the King's Men worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.4).

Is All the King's Men plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does All the King's Men use?

The Great DepressionKnight Templar Big BrotherJerk JockIt Will Never Catch OnTime-Passes MontageStepford SmilerThe StarscreamBittersweet EndingWorst News Judgment EverVictorious Childhood FriendFilm NoirMay–December Romanceand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 tropes for it, including The Great Depression, Knight Templar Big Brother, and Jerk Jock.