# The King (2019)

> A reluctant English prince is forged into a king as inherited court intrigue and medieval war test his ideals, loyalties, and authority.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/348123

## Facts

- Runtime: 140 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: David Michôd
- Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris, Tom Glynn-Carney, Lily-Rose Depp, Thomasin McKenzie, Robert Pattinson, Ben Mendelsohn
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7984766/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: brooding, austere, politically skeptical, historical film night, serious movie night

## Synopsis

A reluctant prince must embrace his destiny as a king amidst chaos and war.

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- [The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023)](https://ember.film/movie/249074)
- [Medieval (2022)](https://ember.film/movie/248656)
- [Henry V (1944)](https://ember.film/movie/13520)
- [Chimes at Midnight (1965)](https://ember.film/movie/817)
- [The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)](https://ember.film/movie/5166)
- [Outlaw King (2018)](https://ember.film/movie/248479)
- [Robert the Bruce (2019)](https://ember.film/movie/370748)

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