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The King of Escape (2014): Ratings & Box Office

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The King of Escape is a 2014 adventure comedy directed by Alain Guiraudie. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $148,797 worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
100%
worldwide gross
$148.8K
Metascore
80
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The King of Escape (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Alain Guiraudie
Genres
Adventure , Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The King of Escape About?

The premise of The King of Escape without spoilers.

This comedic adventure follows a charismatic man whose life takes a surprising turn when he finds himself falling for a young woman. He becomes entangled in a web of deception and disguise, forcing him to evade authorities while also confronting the complexities of his blossoming feelings. It’s a hilarious journey of self-discovery and unexpected romance.

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Crew

The Director of The King of Escape

Directed by Alain Guiraudie.

From the director

More from Alain Guiraudie

More films directed by Alain Guiraudie, best-rated first: Misericordia, Stranger by the Lake, Staying Vertical and Nobody's Hero.

Full filmography
Ratings

The King of Escape Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The King of Escape 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic.

Box office

The King of Escape Box Office

The King of Escape grossed $148,797 worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$148.8K

International
$148.8K

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FAQ

The King of Escape FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The King of Escape, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The King of Escape?

The King of Escape runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The King of Escape released?

The King of Escape was released on April 11, 2014.

Who directed The King of Escape?

The King of Escape was directed by Alain Guiraudie.

More films by Alain Guiraudie

How much did The King of Escape make at the box office?

The King of Escape grossed $148,797 worldwide.

How is The King of Escape rated?

The King of Escape has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic.

Does The King of Escape have a post-credit scene?

No. The King of Escape has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The King of Escape in?

The original language of The King of Escape is French.

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