To Kill a King
Seen it?2003 | 102 min | Drama, Action, Adventure
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A recounting of the relationship between General Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell, as they try to cope with the consequences of deposing King Charles I.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Barker
- Tim RothOliver Cromwell
- Dougray ScottThomas Fairfax
- Olivia WilliamsLady Anne Fairfax
- James BolamDenzil Holles
- Corin RedgraveLord de Vere
- Finbar LynchCousin Henry
- Julian Rhind-TuttJames
- Adrian ScarboroughSergeant Joyce
- Jeremy SwiftThe Earl of Whitby
- Rupert EverettKing Charles I