Would Be Kings

2008·Movie
1h 30min
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Would Be Kings fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Best friends Patrick (Currie Graham) and Jamie (Ben Bass) are also cousins and cops determined to keep the streets safe and provide for their families. Their relationship suffers when they become entangled in a dangerous mix of mobsters, corruption, drugs and murder. As Jamie's boss, Patrick often has to cover for him, but their roles are reversed when Patrick falls in with the wrong people. Natasha Henstridge co-stars as Patrick's wife.
Crime DramaPolice CorruptionMobstersFamily DynamicsPsychological ThrillerMoral AmbiguityIntrigueCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
David Wellington

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Would Be Kings legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

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Is Would Be Kings worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Would Be Kings rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Would Be Kings?

1 h 30 min

Would Be Kings runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Would Be Kings in?

English

It was made in English.

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