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The Lost King

2022Movie1 h 48 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic646.5Rotten Tomatoes77%85%

A hopeful, intriguing comedy movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Her story made history.

An amateur historian defies the academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.

Feels like

  • Feel-Good Mystery
  • Amateur vs. Establishment
  • British History
  • Social Commentary
  • Lighthearted & Engaging
  • Quirky Characters
  • Inspirational Story
  • Well-Acted

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Frears
Written by
Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope
Produced by
Steve Coogan, Christine Langan, Dan Winch
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 7, 2022 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13

Released
October 7, 2022
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
France, United Kingdom
Box office
$1 million
Available in
70 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Long-Dead Badass, Stock Unsolved Mysteries, Obstructive Bureaucrat +9

  • Long-Dead Badass
  • Stock Unsolved Mysteries
  • Obstructive Bureaucrat
  • Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Imaginary Friend
  • Glory Hound
  • In-Universe
  • Informed Deformity
  • Adventurer Archaeologist
  • Talking to Herself
  • The Mountains of Illinois

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lost King?"

Questions about The Lost King

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lost King?

HuluPhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowAcornTVAcorn TVIFC Films Unlimited

In the United States, The Lost King streams on Hulu, Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and AcornTV, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is The Lost King worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 64).

Is The Lost King okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Lost King make me laugh?

A touch

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

Will I feel good after watching The Lost King?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Lost King use?

Long-Dead BadassStock Unsolved MysteriesObstructive BureaucratMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Imaginary FriendGlory HoundIn-UniverseInformed DeformityAdventurer ArchaeologistTalking to HerselfThe Mountains of Illinoisand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Long-Dead Badass, Stock Unsolved Mysteries, and Obstructive Bureaucrat.