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King Solomon's Mines

1950·Movie
1h 43min
64
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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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You want something quiet and calm

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About

Lovers trapped in animal stampede!

Fortune hunter Allan Quatermain teams up with a resourceful woman to help her find her missing husband lost in the wilds of 1900s Africa while being pursued by hostile tribes and a rival German explorer.
Classic AdventureExotic Locale1950s CinemaTreasure HuntOld-fashioned FunFamily-FriendlyJungle PerilPulp Action

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Questions about King Solomon's Mines

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Where can I stream King Solomon's Mines legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is King Solomon's Mines worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is King Solomon's Mines rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is King Solomon's Mines?

1 h 43 min

King Solomon's Mines runs 1 h 43 min.

Is King Solomon's Mines based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on King Solomon's Mines?

Critics81
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate King Solomon's Mines higher (81) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was King Solomon's Mines a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$15 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 6.5 times its budget.

What language is King Solomon's Mines in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch King Solomon's Mines?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for King Solomon's Mines in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does King Solomon's Mines use?

Too Dumb to LiveToken RomanceDoomed PredecessorGiant SpiderWe Are as MayfliesInevitable CrossoverCircling VulturesGroin AttackRightful King ReturnsOne Twin Must DieGreat White HunterCity Mouseand 86 more

TV Tropes lists 98 storytelling tropes for King Solomon's Mines, including Too Dumb to Live, Token Romance, Doomed Predecessor.