The King (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The King is a 2006 drama directed by James Marsh, starring William Hurt, Gael García Bernal and Laura Harring. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $757,310 worldwide. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- James Marsh
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- THINKFilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The King About?
The premise of The King without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1950s Algiers, a notorious gangster named Omar is forced to flee his criminal empire and partner, Roger. He unexpectedly finds himself working with pastry dough, attempting to build a new life alongside the spirited Samia. Despite his best efforts to leave his past behind, old habits resurface, leading to reckless escapades within the city’s vibrant criminal underworld. When danger arises, Omar must confront his past and fight to protect the people he cares about, seeking a chance at redemption.
The King Cast
William Hurt leads the cast, with Gael García Bernal and Laura Harring. Directed by James Marsh.
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Director James Marsh
The King Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The King 58 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
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The King Plot Summary
What happens in The King from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the 15th century approached in England, Prince of Wales Henry V (Timothee Chalamet) indulged in a life filled with revelry alongside his close companion, John Falstaff (Joel Edgerton). This lifestyle drew the ire of his ailing father, King Henry IV (Ben Mendelsohn), whose health was rapidly deteriorating. In a desperate move, the king decreed that his younger son, Thomas (Dean-Charles Chapman), rather than Henry himself, would inherit the throne upon his death, much to Henry’s dismay.
Full summary
The whole story of The King, scene by scene
The King Box Office
The King grossed $757,310 worldwide. $282,183 came from the US and Canada and $475,127 (63%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$757.3K
- US & Canada
- $282.2K
- International
- $475.1K
How Well Do You Know The 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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Who plays the role of Prince Henry V?
Cars in The King
22 cars on screen, including the 1968 Mercury Cougar and the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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1968 Mercury Cougar Main role -
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Important role -
2002 Nissan Xterra Important role -
1992 Acura Vigor Background role
The King Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “上帝的私生子” and “המלך”.
- Also known as
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- 上帝的私生子
- המלך
- The King oder das 11. Gebot
- Король
- 더 킹
- Kralj
- 国王
- Kral
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The King FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The King, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The King?
The King runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The King released?
The King was released on May 19, 2006.
Who directed The King?
The King was directed by James Marsh.
More films by James Marsh Who is in the cast of The King?
The King stars William Hurt, Gael García Bernal and Laura Harring.
How much did The King make at the box office?
The King grossed $757,310 worldwide ($282,183 domestic, $475,127 international).
How is The King rated?
The King has 58 on Metacritic.
Does The King have a post-credit scene?
No. The King has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The King in?
The original language of The King is French.
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