Life of a King (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Life of a King is a 2014 drama. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $44,161 worldwide. Critics gave it 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Millennium Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Life of a King About?
The premise of Life of a King without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Washington D.C., former bank robber Eugene Brown seeks redemption by mentoring at-risk inner-city youth through chess. Forming the Big Chair Chess Club, he guides them away from despair and towards a hopeful future. The club's journey takes them from challenging detention settings to competitive tournaments, offering a path to self-discovery and a chance to redefine their lives.
Life of a King Themes & Keywords
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- title in title
- ex felon
- washington d.c.
- chess club
- teenager
- city
- coming of age drama
- docudrama drama
- chess
Life of a King Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Life of a King 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 38% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 73% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
22 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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Life of a King Plot Summary
What happens in Life of a King from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this inspiring true story, Eugene Brown (Cuba Gooding Jr.) embarks on a transformative journey from confinement to redemption. While serving his time, Eugene, known as “Chess Man,” hones his skills in strategy through intense games of chess, trading cigarettes for the thrill of mental combat. As his release date draws near, he faces mounting concerns about reintegrating into society. Before he leaves prison, Chess Man gifts him a wooden king chess piece, imparting wise words that resonate deeply: > “Take care of the King, everything else follows.”
Full summary
The whole story of Life of a King, scene by scene
Life of a King Box Office
Life of a King grossed $44,161 worldwide. $6,547 came from the US and Canada and $37,614 (85%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$44.2K
- US & Canada
- $6.5K
- International
- $37.6K
Life of a King Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
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How Well Do You Know Life of a King?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Eugene Brown's nickname while he is in prison?
Life of a King Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “黑白人生” and “La vida de un Rey”.
- Also known as
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- 黑白人生
- La vida de un Rey
- Жизнь короля
- Jogada de Rei
- Bir Efsanenin Hayatı
- A Király Élete
- 王者之风
- חיי מלך
- Jugada de Rey
- Животът на краля
- 라이프 오브 어 킹
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Life of a King FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Life of a King, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Life of a King?
Life of a King runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Life of a King released?
Life of a King was released on January 17, 2014.
How much did Life of a King make at the box office?
Life of a King grossed $44,161 worldwide ($6,547 domestic, $37,614 international).
How is Life of a King rated?
Life of a King has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does Life of a King have a post-credit scene?
No. Life of a King has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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