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The Lost King

2022·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History, a real life story, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Feel-Good MysteryAmateur vs. EstablishmentBritish HistorySocial CommentaryLighthearted & EngagingQuirky CharactersInspirational StoryWell-Acted

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Lost King

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Where can I stream The Lost King legally?

The Lost King is included with a subscription to Hulu, Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Lost King worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Lost King rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Lost King?

1 h 48 min

The Lost King runs 1 h 48 min.

Is The Lost King based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Lost King?

Critics71
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see The Lost King much the same way.

What language is The Lost King in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Lost King?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Lost King in 70 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Lost King, including Long-Dead Badass, Stock Unsolved Mysteries, Obstructive Bureaucrat.