King Ralph
“A comedy of majestic proportions.”
Synopsis
As the only relative in line to ascend the Royal throne, a down-on-his-luck American slob must learn the ways of the English.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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King Ralph (1991) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-15
Top Cast
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John Goodman
Ralph
Peter O'Toole
Willingham
John Hurt
Graves
Camille Coduri
Miranda
Richard Griffiths
Phipps
Julian Glover
King Gustav
Leslie Phillips
Gordon
Judy Parfitt
Queen Katherine
Joely Richardson
Princess Anna
James Villiers
Hale
Niall O'Brien
McGuire
Ed Stobart
Dysentery
Gedren Heller
Punk Girl
Rudolph Walker
King Mulambon
Michael Johnson
Hamilton
Ann Beach
Miranda's Mother
Jack Smethurst
Miranda's Father
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Royal Photographer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 3, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$52.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.28x
+$29.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David S. Ward
- Screenplay & Story
- Emlyn Williams, David S. Ward
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- King Ralph
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $23M
- Worldwide Gross
- $52.5M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David S. Ward
Emlyn Williams, David S. Ward
James Newton Howard
Kenneth MacMillan
John Jympson
Jack Brodsky, Mark Rosenberg, Sydney Pollack
Department Leadership Roster
Kenneth MacMillan
Director of Photography
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
John Jympson
Editor
Jack Brodsky
Producer
David S. Ward
Director
Greg Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Simon Holland
Production Design
Catherine Cook
Costume Design
David S. Ward
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Ralph
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King Ralph about?
As the only relative in line to ascend the Royal throne, a down-on-his-luck American slob must learn the ways of the English.
Who directed King Ralph?
King Ralph was directed by David S. Ward.
Who stars in King Ralph?
The principal cast of King Ralph includes John Goodman, Peter O'Toole, John Hurt, Camille Coduri, Richard Griffiths.
When was King Ralph released and how long is it?
King Ralph was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of King Ralph?
King Ralph had a reported production budget of $23M and grossed $52.5M at the worldwide box office (2.28 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for King Ralph?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King Ralph was composed by James Newton Howard.
Is King Ralph based on a book or true story?
King Ralph is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Emlyn Williams".
What is the age rating and content advisory for King Ralph?
King Ralph holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).