The King's Daughter
“What on Earth can hold more power than a king?”
Synopsis
King Louis XIV's quest for immortality leads him to capture and steal a mermaid's life force, a move that is further complicated by his illegitimate daughter's discovery of the creature.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The King's Daughter - Official Trailer - Exclusively in Theaters Jan 21stOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-08
Top Cast
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Pierce Brosnan
King Louis XIV
Kaya Scodelario
Marie-Josephe D'Alember
Benjamin Walker
Yves De La Croix
William Hurt
Pere La Chaise
Julie Andrews
Narrator
Fan Bingbing
Mermaid
Pablo Schreiber
Dr. Labarthe
Ben Lloyd-Hughes
Jean-Michel Lintillac
Rachel Griffiths
Abbess
Paul Ireland
Benoit
Crystal Clarke
Magali
Kaya Blocksage
Duchesse de Fontages
Kasia Kaczmarek
Sister Constance
Tom Morton
First Musketeer
Tiffany Hofstetter
Mother
Jessica Clarke
Madam Devereaux
Virginia Bowers
Marie-Josephe's Mother
Marc de Panda
Intendant of the King
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 23, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.05x
-$38.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean McNamara
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Berman, James Schamus
- Original Score
- Joseph Metcalfe, John Coda, Grant Kirkhope
- Original Title
- The King's Daughter
- Country of Origin
- Australia, China, France, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $40.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.2M
- Production Studios
- Firstep, Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment, Kylin Pictures, Bliss Media, Lightstream Entertainment, Ingenious Media, Gravitas Ventures, Fame Universal Entertainment, Interface Productions, Lionsgate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean McNamara
Barry Berman, James Schamus, Vonda N. McIntyre
Joseph Metcalfe, John Coda, Grant Kirkhope
Steven Desbrow, Vincent Gallot, Conrad W. Hall, David Eggby
Jeff Canavan, Gregory Hobson, Marc Cerutti
Wei Han, Steve Hutensky, James M. Vernon, Suzanne Warren, Ruby Xie
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
Sean McNamara
Director
Wei Han
Producer
Barry Berman
Screenplay
James Schamus
Screenplay
Joseph Metcalfe
Original Music Composer
John Coda
Original Music Composer
Grant Kirkhope
Original Music Composer
John Helms
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jeff Canavan
Editor
Gregory Hobson
Editor
Marc Cerutti
Editor
Clayton Woodhull
Editor
Michelle McGahey
Production Design
Conrad W. Hall
Director of Photography
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King's Daughter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The King's Daughter about?
King Louis XIV's quest for immortality leads him to capture and steal a mermaid's life force, a move that is further complicated by his illegitimate daughter's discovery of the creature.
Who directed The King's Daughter?
The King's Daughter was directed by Sean McNamara.
Who stars in The King's Daughter?
The principal cast of The King's Daughter includes Pierce Brosnan, Kaya Scodelario, Benjamin Walker, William Hurt, Julie Andrews.
When was The King's Daughter released and how long is it?
The King's Daughter was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of The King's Daughter?
The King's Daughter had a reported production budget of $40.5M and grossed $2.2M at the worldwide box office (0.05 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The King's Daughter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King's Daughter was composed by Joseph Metcalfe, John Coda, Grant Kirkhope.
Is The King's Daughter based on a book or true story?
The King's Daughter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vonda N. McIntyre".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The King's Daughter?
The King's Daughter holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 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.).