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The King

Play trailer Poster for The King R,  2006,  1h 45m,  Drama/ Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 58% 78 Reviews Tomatometer 66% 25,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
58% Tomatometer 78 Reviews 66% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
Following his discharge from the Navy, a young man named Elvis travels to Texas and tells a preacher that he is the man's illegitimate son. His handsome face hides the soul of a devil, though, and as soon as he worms his way into the clergyman's life, he commits unforgivable crimes against the family.
The King

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Critics Consensus

This disturbing film about the past coming back demanding its due evokes classical tragedy, but is ultimately too heavy-handed.

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Brian Clark Austin Chronicle Jul 15, 2006
2.5/5
The many possible ways to read the film might be more fruitful if Marsh's direction was more assured. Go to Full Review
Michael Booth Denver Post Jul 7, 2006
2.5/4
A showcase for big ideas that winds up feeling empty. Go to Full Review
Dave Calhoun Time Out Jun 24, 2006
The King suffers from an overbearing sense of its own self-importance. Go to Full Review
David Lamble Bay Area Reporter May 12, 2020
This is a religion-professing country that usually turns a cold shoulder to films with spiritual aspirations. The King has the very thankless task of doing God's work at the movies. Go to Full Review
Brian Marder Hollywood.com Nov 20, 2008
5/5
Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film Jun 13, 2008
4/5
The degree to which this film is unsettling is testimony to the strength of the acting and direction. Go to Full Review
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James Marsh

Director

Gael García Bernal

Elvis Sandow

William Hurt

Pastor David Sandow

Paul Dano

Paul Sandow

Pell James

Malerie Sandow

Laura Harring

Twyla Sandow

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Synopsis Following his discharge from the Navy, a young man named Elvis travels to Texas and tells a preacher that he is the man's illegitimate son. His handsome face hides the soul of a devil, though, and as soon as he worms his way into the clergyman's life, he commits unforgivable crimes against the family.
Director
James Marsh
Producer
Milo Addica, James Wilson
Screenwriter
Milo Addica, James Marsh
Distributor
ThinkFilm
Production Co
FilmFour, Edward R. Pressman Film Corp., ContentFilm
Rating
R (Some Violence|Language|Strong Sexuality Inv. a Teen)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 19, 2006, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 24, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$281.3K
Runtime
1h 45m
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