Kings
“Don't let your family get caught in the crossfire”
Synopsis
A foster family in South Central a few weeks before the city erupts in violence following the verdict of the Rodney King trial in 1992.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-20
Top Cast
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Halle Berry
Millie Dunbar
Daniel Craig
Obie Hardison
Lamar Johnson
Jesse Cooper
Kaalan Rashad Walker
William MCgee
Rachel Hilson
Nicole Patterson
Issac Ryan Brown
Shawnte
Callan Farris
Reuben
Serenity Reign Brown
Peaches
Rick Ravanello
Officer Camello
Kirk Baltz
Police Officer #8
Reece Cody
Tiger
Douglas Spain
Police Officer #1
Richie Stephens
Officer Bilson
Charlotte Ubben
Alda Van Tijon
Quartay Denaya
Latasha Harlins
Flor de Maria Chahua
Maria
Janet Song
Soon Ja Du
Aiden Akpan
Jordan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Filmfestival
Festival / Special Debut
April 27, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deniz Gamze Ergüven
- Screenplay & Story
- Deniz Gamze Ergüven
- Original Score
- Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
- Original Title
- Kings
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America, Belgium, China
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- CG Cinéma, Bliss Media, Maven Screen Media, SCOPE Pictures, France 2 Cinéma, Ad Vitam Production, Suffragettes, Barnstormer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deniz Gamze Ergüven
Deniz Gamze Ergüven
Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
David Chizallet
Mathilde Van de Moortel
Charles Gillibert, Wei Han, Yu-Yen Chang, Celine Rattray, Trudie Styler
Department Leadership Roster
Deniz Gamze Ergüven
Writer
Deniz Gamze Ergüven
Director
Charles Gillibert
Producer
Nick Cave
Original Music Composer
Warren Ellis
Original Music Composer
Mathilde Van de Moortel
Editor
David Chizallet
Director of Photography
Celine Diano
Production Design
Mairi Chisholm
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kings about?
A foster family in South Central a few weeks before the city erupts in violence following the verdict of the Rodney King trial in 1992.
Who directed Kings?
Kings was directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven.
Who stars in Kings?
The principal cast of Kings includes Halle Berry, Daniel Craig, Lamar Johnson, Kaalan Rashad Walker, Rachel Hilson.
When was Kings released and how long is it?
Kings was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Kings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kings was composed by Nick Cave, Warren Ellis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kings?
Kings holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).