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The Vagabond King

1956Movie1 h 26 min

MusicRomance
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2

A romantic, spectacular romance movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

Louis XI of France drafts Paris's popular "king" of criminals as Provost Marshal in his fight against usurper Charles of Burgundy and the traitorous nobles who rally around him.

Feels like

  • Classic Hollywood Musical
  • Historical Romance
  • Grand Spectacle
  • Adventure
  • Royal Intrigue
  • Swashbuckling
  • Old Fashioned Charm
  • Period Piece
  • Sweeping Score

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Michael Curtiz
Written by
Ken Englund, Noel Langley
Produced by
Pat Duggan
Music by
Victor Young

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Facts

August 28, 1956 · 1 h 26 min · Romance, Music, History

Released
August 28, 1956
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Genres
Romance, Music, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Vagabond King worth watching?"

Questions about The Vagabond King

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Vagabond King worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.2).

Is The Vagabond King okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Vagabond King good for date night?

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

Can I half-watch The Vagabond King?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.