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King David

1985Movie1 h 54 minPG-13

29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes8%43%

A melancholic, slow-burning action movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

The story of the man.

This is a movie about the life of Israel's king David.

Feels like

  • Biblical Epic
  • Historical Drama
  • Biographical
  • Political Intrigue
  • Spiritual
  • Melancholy
  • Family Saga
  • Character-Driven
  • Orchestral Score

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Bruce Beresford
Written by
Andrew Birkin, James Costigan
Produced by
Martin Elfand
Music by
Carl Davis

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Facts

March 29, 1985 · 1 h 54 min · PG-13

Released
March 29, 1985
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, History, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$22 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
42 countries

Tropes

Bible Times, Demythification, Rage Against the Heavens +9

  • Bible Times
  • Demythification
  • Rage Against the Heavens
  • Asshole Victim
  • Enemy Mine
  • Mood Dissonance
  • Death Seeker
  • David Versus Goliath
  • Adaptational Villainy
  • Death by Irony
  • Impaled with Extreme Prejudice
  • Heroic BSoD

12 of 53 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream King David?"

Questions about King David

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream King David?

Hoopla

In the United States, King David is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is King David worth watching?

29
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 8%). Audiences rate it higher (48 out of 100) than critics (8).

Is King David okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Was King David a box office flop?

Budget$22 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $22 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 23% of its budget.

What tropes does King David use?

Bible TimesDemythificationRage Against the HeavensAsshole VictimEnemy MineMood DissonanceDeath SeekerDavid Versus GoliathAdaptational VillainyDeath by IronyImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceHeroic BSoDand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 tropes for it, including Bible Times, Demythification, and Rage Against the Heavens.