# The King (2006)

> A discharged sailor infiltrates his estranged pastor father’s family, turning buried religious guilt into a disturbing test of desire and redemption.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12065

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: James Marsh
- Cast: Gael García Bernal, William Hurt, Pell James, Paul Dano, Laura Harring, Derek Alvarado, Monica Peña, Milo Addica
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0396688/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: brooding, provocative, oppressive, serious film night, independent cinema viewing

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