The King
Seen it?2006 | 105 min | Drama, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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
- One for people who enjoy a knot in their stomach and anyone who loves a strong drama. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
When Elvis Valderez is honourably discharged from the Navy, he heads to the small Texas town of Corpus Christi, where he introduces himself to Pastor David Sandow, his long-lost father, soon becoming a stalwart member of the church.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$757K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Marsh
- Gael García BernalElvis Valderez
- William HurtPastor David Sandow
- Pell JamesMalerie
- Paul DanoPaul
- Laura HarringTwyla
- Derek AlvaradoScoot
- Monica PeñaBrothel Manager
- Milo AddicaBruno
- Hudson Lee LongOld Man with Hungry Dog
- Cliff StephensSalesman