The King

2001·Movie
1h 15min
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb–Metacritic587.0Rotten Tomatoes77%53%

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About

David is a young boy who spends his time passing up on his older brothers, looking after the herd and playing the harp. One day the prophet Samuel announces he will be the future king. Due to his curse the present king, Saul, is possessed by evil spirits. On hearing that the sound of a harp will cure him, king Saul's son Jonathan brings David to the palace.
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Crew

Directed by:
Lee Chung Young, Richard S. Kim
Written by:
Yooria Kim, Seo Jung-min, Richard S. Kim
Produced by:
David Byun, Suk-Hew Lim, Richard S. Kim
Composed by:
Alex Wilkinson, Christina Kwak

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The King

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Is The King worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (Rotten Tomatoes 77% and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The King?

1 h 15 min

The King runs 1 h 15 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The King?

Critics68
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see The King much the same way.

What language is The King in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea, United States.

What tropes does The King use?

Ascended ExtraArmor Is UselessMight Makes RightTo the PainThe UsurperDramatic IronyPrideSibling RivalryAnticlimaxBattle in the RainRoyally Screwed UpHelmets Are Hardly Heroicand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 storytelling tropes for The King, including Ascended Extra, Armor Is Useless, Might Makes Right.

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