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Kings & Queen

2004·Movie
2h 30min·NR

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Kings & Queen fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Complexity9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

Shortly before her wedding, art gallery director Nora travels from Paris to Grenoble to visit her preteen son, Elias, who is spending time with her aging professor father, Louis, recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. During her stay, she reaches out to her former lover, Ismaël, a viola player and father figure to Elias who has been committed against his will to a mental hospital. Ismaël, however, has his own problems to sort out.
French DramaComplex RelationshipsMental HospitalFamily SecretsExistential CrisisEmotional TurmoilCharacter-DrivenThought-Provoking

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Is Kings & Queen worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kings & Queen rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Kings & Queen?

2 h 30 min

Kings & Queen runs 2 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kings & Queen?

Critics86
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Kings & Queen much the same way.

What language is Kings & Queen in?

FrenchGermanEnglish

It was made in French, with some German, English. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Kings & Queen?

5CACZFRHUPL

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kings & Queen in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kings & Queen use?

Parental IssuesDull SurpriseVoiceover LetterKarma HoudiniTruth in TelevisionEccentric ArtistWhen Elders AttackFunctional AddictMisogynyDying Declaration of HateDriven to SuicideMood Whiplashand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Kings & Queen, including Parental Issues, Dull Surprise, Voiceover Letter.