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Kings & Queen

2004Movie2 h 30 minNR

DramaRomance
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic858.6Rotten Tomatoes86%80%

A profoundly sad, intricate drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • French Drama
  • Complex Relationships
  • Mental Hospital
  • Family Secrets
  • Existential Crisis
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Character-Driven
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Arnaud Desplechin
Written by
Roger Bohbot, Arnaud Desplechin
Produced by
Pascal Caucheteux
Music by
Grégoire Hetzel, Mike Kourtzer

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Facts

December 22, 2004 · 2 h 30 min · NR

Released
December 22, 2004
Runtime
2 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original language
French
Also spoken
German, English
Made in
France
Box office
$4 million
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Parental Issues, Dull Surprise, Voiceover Letter +9

  • Parental Issues
  • Dull Surprise
  • Voiceover Letter
  • Karma Houdini
  • Truth in Television
  • Eccentric Artist
  • When Elders Attack
  • Functional Addict
  • Misogyny
  • Dying Declaration of Hate
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Mood Whiplash

12 of 16 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Kings & Queen?"

Questions about Kings & Queen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kings & Queen?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Kings & Queen worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 85).

Will Kings & Queen make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Kings & Queen good for date night?

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

Is Kings & Queen in English?

FrenchGermanEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some German and English.