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King of Texas

2002·Movie
1h 35min
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3

World

Family, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

In this re-imagining of Shakespear's King Lear, Patrick Stewart stars as John Lear, a Texas cattle baron, who, after dividing his wealth among his three daughters, is rejected by them.
Shakespearean AdaptationKing LearTexasFamily DramaHistoricalPolitical IntrigueTragedyStar VehiclePastiche

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about King of Texas

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Where can I stream King of Texas legally?

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Is King of Texas worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is King of Texas rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is King of Texas?

1 h 35 min

King of Texas runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on King of Texas?

Critics50
Audiences52

Yes. Critics average 50 and audiences 52 out of 100, so both groups see King of Texas much the same way.

What language is King of Texas in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch King of Texas?

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What tropes does King of Texas use?

Adaptational HeroismSpared by the AdaptationCattle BaronCain and AbelShirtless SceneLady MacbethAdaptational Name ChangeDies Differently in the AdaptationAge LiftThe RivalAdaptational NationalityEye Screamand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for King of Texas, including Adaptational Heroism, Spared by the Adaptation, Cattle Baron.