King of the Belgians
Seen it?2016 | 94 min | Comedy, Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
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, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The King of the Belgians is on a state visit in Istanbul when his country falls apart. He must return home at once to save his kingdom. But a solar storm causes airspace and communications to shut down. No planes. No phones. With the help of a British filmmaker and a troupe of Bulgarian folk singers, the King and his entourage manage to escape over the border. Incognito. Thus begins an odyssey across the Balkans during which the King discovers the real world - and himself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!
Weeknight WatchAnother road-trip dramedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Kodachrome Weeknight WatchAnother road-trip dramedy, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Don't Think Twice
Sunday Safe BetAnother dramedy, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Code 3 Saturday SpecialAnother dramedy, and a Saturday Special.
Family Weekend
Monday Morning MaybeAnother dramedy. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Brosens, Jessica Hope Woodworth
- Peter van den BeginNicolas III
- Lucie DebayLouise Vancraeyenest
- Titus De VoogdtCarlos
- Bruno GeorisLudovic Moreau
- Goran RadakovićDragan
- Pieter van der HouwenDuncan Lloyd
- Nina NikolinaAna
- Valentin GanevKerim Bulut
- Nathalie LarocheThe Queen
- Yuri AngelovYuri Angelov