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A King in New York

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1957 | 104 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 Code 3 or Life of Brian, 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
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1957: an older pace and style.

A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebrity. Later, he's wrongly accused of being a Communist and gets caught up in subsequent HUAC hearings.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 67K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Charlie Chaplin

  • Charlie ChaplinKing Shahdov
  • Maxine AudleyQueen Irene
  • Jerry DesmondePrime Minister Voudel
  • Oliver JohnstonAmbassador Jaume
  • Dawn AddamsAnn Kay - TV Specialist
  • Sidney JamesJohnson - TV Advertiser
  • Joan IngramMona Cromwell - Hostess
  • Michael ChaplinRupert Macabee
  • John McLarenMacabee Senior
  • Phil BrownHeadmaster