The King

"All hail"

Nov 1 2019 R 2h 20m
Biography, Drama, History

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.

Plot

Hal (Timothée Chalamet), wayward prince and reluctant heir to the English throne, has turned his back on royal life and is living among the people. But when his tyrannical father dies, Hal is crowned King Henry V and is forced to embrace the life he had previously tried to escape. Now the young king must navigate the palace politics, chaos and war his father left behind, and the emotional strings of his past life - including his relationship with his closest friend and mentor, the aging alcoholic knight, John Falstaff (Joel Edgerton).

Written by

David Michôd, Joel Edgerton

Directed by

David Michôd

Production Countries

United States of America, Australia

Production Companies

Yoki, Blue-Tongue Films, Porchlight Films, Plan B Entertainment

Languages

Latin, Français, English

Awards

13 wins & 28 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
163,253
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
62
Popularity
NA