The Lost King
“Her story made history.”
Synopsis
An amateur historian defies the academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-02
Top Cast
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Sally Hawkins
Philippa Langley
Steve Coogan
John Langley
Harry Lloyd
Richard III/Pete
Mark Addy
Richard Buckley
James Fleet
John Ashdown-Hill
Lee Ingleby
Richard Taylor
Adam Robb
Max Langley
Benjamin Scanlan
Raife Langley
Amanda Abbington
Sarah Levitt
Lewis Macleod
Tony
David Ireland
Big Keith
Alison Peebles
Annette
Bruce Fummey
Hamish
Glenna Morrison
Lorna
Simon Donaldson
Graham
Julian Firth
RR Lawrence
Phoebe Pryce
Jo Appleby
Alasdair Hankinson
Mathew Morris
Release History & Theatrical Window
British Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 24, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- The Lost King
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Baby Cow Productions, BBC Film, Ingenious Media, Pathé, Magaritz Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Frears
Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope
Alexandre Desplat
Zac Nicholson
Pia Di Ciaula
Philippa Langley, Dan Winch, Steve Coogan, Christine Langan, Rose Garnett
Department Leadership Roster
Pia Di Ciaula
Editor
Dan Winch
Producer
Steve Coogan
Producer
Christine Langan
Producer
Rhona Russell
Costume Design
Zac Nicholson
Director of Photography
Andy Harris
Production Design
Stephen Frears
Director
Steve Coogan
Writer
Jeff Pope
Writer
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Threat • Stressful Scenes
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lost King about?
An amateur historian defies the academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.
Who directed The Lost King?
The Lost King was directed by Stephen Frears.
Who stars in The Lost King?
The principal cast of The Lost King includes Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan, Harry Lloyd, Mark Addy, James Fleet.
When was The Lost King released and how long is it?
The Lost King was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did The Lost King make at the box office?
The Lost King grossed $1.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Lost King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lost King was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lost King?
The Lost King holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).