Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- offbeat
- inspirational viewing
- history night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an entertaining and life-affirming true-story drama led by Sally Hawkins, while noting an uneven script and unusual historical-recreation scenes.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Philippa Langley’s research and fundraising drive confront skepticism from historians and academics.
Richard III’s exhumation is filtered through Philippa’s family struggles, friendships, and personal identification with the king.
Philippa contests the infamous popular image of Richard III while pursuing physical evidence of his whereabouts.
Richard III/Pete appears alongside Philippa in an offbeat dramatization of her connection to the historical king.
Films like The Lost King, and why
Philomena
shared true-story drama, determined amateur investigator, and institutional skepticism
The Dig
shared british historical subject, witty dramatic tone, and humane character focus
Eddie the Eagle
shared uplifting underdog story, academic resistance, and comedy-drama balance
Finding Your Feet
shared literary-historical obsession, eccentric protagonists, and offbeat british humor
Movie Details
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Release Date
- 2022-10-07
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (201)
Cast
- Sally Hawkins
- Steve Coogan
- Harry Lloyd
- Mark Addy
- James Fleet
- Lee Ingleby
- Adam Robb
- Benjamin Scanlan
- Amanda Abbington
- Lewis Macleod
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Lost King about?
- An overlooked amateur historian turns a lonely obsession with Richard III into a defiant campaign that reshapes England’s historical record.
- What is The Lost King like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Lost King as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Lost King violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Lost King.
- What did critics think of The Lost King?
- Critics broadly found the film an entertaining and life-affirming true-story drama led by Sally Hawkins, while noting an uneven script and unusual historical-recreation scenes.
- Which films are like The Lost King?
- Films with a similar feel include Philomena, The Dig, Eddie the Eagle, and Finding Your Feet.
- How long is The Lost King?
- The Lost King runs 108 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Lost King?
- In United States, The Lost King streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV channel.
