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King and Country

1964·Movie
1h 25min·PG

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Go ahead... kill him - you're the only friend he has!

During World War I, Army Private Arthur James Hamp is accused of desertion during battle. The officer assigned to defend him at his court-martial, Captain Hargreaves, finds out there is more to the case than meets the eye.
World War I DramaDesertionCourt-MartialPsychological Impact of WarSocial CommentaryBleakMelancholyAnti-WarHuman Cost of Conflict

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream King and Country legally?

King and Country is included with a subscription to Philo and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is King and Country worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is King and Country rated?

PGViolenceStrong languageSuicide themes

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and suicide themes.

How long is King and Country?

1 h 25 min

King and Country runs 1 h 25 min.

Is King and Country based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on King and Country?

Critics90
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate King and Country higher (90) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is King and Country in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch King and Country?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for King and Country in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.