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I Served the King of England

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2007 | 115 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Catch-22 or Raising Arizona, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Prague, Czechoslovakia, during the inter-war period. Jan Dítě, a young and clever waiter who wants to become a millionaire, comes to the conclusion that to achieve his ambitious goal he must be diligent, listen and observe as much as he can, be always discreet and use what he learns to his own advantage; but the turbulent tides of history will continually stand in his way.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $7 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jiří Menzel

  • Ivan BarnevJan Dítě
  • Oldřich KaiserOld Jan Dítě
  • Julia JentschLíza
  • Marián LabudaWalden
  • Milan LasicaProfessor
  • Zuzana FialováMarcela
  • Martin HubaMaître Skřivánek
  • Josef AbrhámHotel Manager Brandejs
  • Jiří LábusPrague Golden City Hotel Manager
  • Rudolf HrušínskýHotel Manager Tichota