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7.2 / 10(3,708 votes)IMDbR20192h 20mAustralia, United States of America

The King

“All hail.”

Synopsis

England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Final TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-24

Release History & Theatrical Window

Streaming Window: 21 Days
World Premiere

London Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

October 11, 2019

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

November 1, 2019

VOD & Digital Platforms

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Michôd
Screenplay & Story
David Michôd, Joel Edgerton
Original Score
Nicholas Britell
Original Title
The King
Country of Origin
Australia, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, French, Latin
Runtime
2h 20m
Production Studios
Plan B Entertainment, Porchlight Films, Blue-Tongue Films, Yoki

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Michôd

Screenplay & Story

David Michôd, Joel Edgerton, William Shakespeare

Original Score & Music

Nicholas Britell

Director of Photography

Adam Arkapaw, Jac Fitzgerald

Film Editing

Peter Sciberras

Producers

Brad Pitt, Jeremy Kleiner, David Michôd, Liz Watts, Joel Edgerton

Department Leadership Roster

Oliver Atherton

Visual Effects Supervisor

David Michôd

David Michôd

Director

Nicholas Britell

Nicholas Britell

Original Music Composer

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Producer

Jeremy Kleiner

Jeremy Kleiner

Producer

David Michôd

David Michôd

Producer

Adam Arkapaw

Adam Arkapaw

Director of Photography

Liz Watts

Liz Watts

Producer

Joel Edgerton

Joel Edgerton

Producer

Fiona Crombie

Fiona Crombie

Production Design

Dede Gardner

Dede Gardner

Producer

Peter Sciberras

Peter Sciberras

Editor

Steve Dent

Steve Dent

Stunt Coordinator

Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jan Petřina

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA15+

Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The King.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The King

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The King about?

England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V.

Who directed The King?

The King was directed by David Michôd.

Who stars in The King?

The principal cast of The King includes Timothée Chalamet, Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris, Tom Glynn-Carney, Lily-Rose Depp.

When was The King released and how long is it?

The King was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.

Who composed the musical score for The King?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The King was composed by Nicholas Britell.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The King?

The King holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).