All the King's Men
Seen it?1949 | 109 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won 3 Oscars. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Parallax View, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A man of humble beginnings and honest intentions rises to power by nefarious means. Along for the wild ride are an earnest reporter, a heretofore classy society girl, and a too-clever-for-her-own-good political flack.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 3 Oscars: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 83K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Rossen
- John IrelandJack Burden
- Broderick CrawfordWillie Stark
- Joanne DruAnne Stanton
- John DerekTom Stark
- Mercedes McCambridgeSadie Burke
- Shepperd StrudwickAdam Stanton
- Ralph DumkeTiny Duffy
- Anne SeymourMrs. Lucy Stark
- Katherine WarrenMrs. Burden
- Raymond GreenleafJudge Monte Stanton