The King
Directed by David Michôd · 2019 ·
The King (2019) earns a 68% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- Netflix
Where to watch The King by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (71/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (68%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (62/100).
- Celluloid Score 68% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Fans of Drama
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is The King worth watching?
Yes — The King earns a 68% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
David Michôd’s Shakespearean Netflix epic — Pattinson’s flamboyant Dauphin needles Timothée Chalamet’s Hal.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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