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King of the Corner

Play trailer Poster for King of the Corner R,  2004,  1h 33m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 73% 41 Reviews Tomatometer 26% 250+ Ratings Popcornmeter
73% Tomatometer 41 Reviews 26% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
Dissatisfaction at home and at his work helps propel a product tester (Peter Riegert) into a midlife crisis.
King of the Corner

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Critics Consensus

Riegert makes this low-key, rueful comedy about mid-life angst appealing.

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Jason Anderson Globe and Mail Feb 10, 2006
2.5/4
As a portrait of an average guy who makes average mistakes, it conveys wit and wisdom without leaning too heavily on schmaltz. Go to Full Review
John Hartl Seattle Times Sep 30, 2005
3/4
Although it's not a flashy debut, Riegert demonstrates an unfailing generosity toward his fellow actors that takes him far. Go to Full Review
Ann Hornaday Washington Post Sep 22, 2005
It's a warm, unexpectedly moving portrait of a man on the verge of what could either be a dreadful or delightful second chapter. Go to Full Review
Common Sense Media Editors Common Sense Media Jan 1, 2011
4/5
A story of maturity and consequences -- teens OK Go to Full Review
Prairie Miller Long Island Press Mar 26, 2007
A punishing but also compassionate spotlight on a New York City corporate marketeer, and the result is really the movie screen as two way mirror, warts and all. Go to Full Review
Liz Braun Jam! Movies Feb 10, 2006
2.5/5
A pleasant comedy with plenty of heart and a cast that makes it worth the price of admission. Go to Full Review
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Peter Riegert

Director

Peter Riegert

Leo Spivak

Isabella Rossellini

Rachel Spivak

Ashley Johnson

Elena Spivak

Eli Wallach

Sol Spivak

Rita Moreno

Inez

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King of the Corner

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Movie Info

Synopsis Dissatisfaction at home and at his work helps propel a product tester (Peter Riegert) into a midlife crisis.
Director
Peter Riegert
Producer
Lemore Syvan
Screenwriter
Gerald Shapiro, Peter Riegert
Production Co
New World
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 2, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 17, 2020
Runtime
1h 33m
Sound Mix
Surround
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