# The King (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-king-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 68% |
| Editorial Rating | 71/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 68% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 62/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.2/10 |
| Director | David Michôd |
| Genres | Drama, History, War |
| Runtime | 140 min |

## Quick answer

The King (2019) earns a 68% Celluloid Score — Recommended. David Michôd’s Shakespearean Netflix epic — Pattinson’s flamboyant Dauphin needles Timothée Chalamet’s Hal. Metascore 62/100. Directed by David Michôd.

## Celluloid verdict

David Michôd’s Shakespearean Netflix epic — Pattinson’s flamboyant Dauphin needles Timothée Chalamet’s Hal.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Robert Pattinson, Timothée Chalamet, Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris, Tom Glynn-Carney, Lily-Rose Depp, Thomasin McKenzie, Ben Mendelsohn, Andrew Havill, Dean-Charles Chapman

## Where to watch

Global: Netflix
the United States: Netflix
the United Kingdom: Netflix
Indonesia: Netflix
India: Netflix
Turkey: Netflix
South Korea: Netflix
Japan: Netflix
the Philippines: Netflix
Pakistan: Netflix
South Africa: Netflix
Malaysia: Netflix
Thailand: Netflix
the United Arab Emirates: Netflix
Nigeria: Netflix

## Common questions

**Is The King worth watching?**
The King holds a 68% Celluloid Score. David Michôd’s Shakespearean Netflix epic — Pattinson’s flamboyant Dauphin needles Timothée Chalamet’s Hal.

**What is The King about?**
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.

**Who directed The King?**
The King (2019) was directed by David Michôd.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The King?**
68% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (71/100), Metascore (62/100), Letterboxd (3.4/5), and IMDb (7.2/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The King?**
The King is streaming on Netflix; on Netflix in the United States; on Netflix in the United Kingdom; on Netflix in Indonesia; on Netflix in India; on Netflix in Turkey; on Netflix in South Korea; on Netflix in Japan; on Netflix in the Philippines; on Netflix in Pakistan; on Netflix in South Africa; on Netflix in Malaysia; on Netflix in Thailand; on Netflix in the United Arab Emirates; on Netflix in Nigeria. Availability varies by region.

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