The First King
Seen it?2019 | 123 min | History, Drama
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and a box office loss, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Romulus and Remus, two shepherds and loyal brothers, end up taking part to a journey that will lead one of them to be the founder of the greatest nation ever seen. However, the fate of the chosen one will pass from killing his own brother.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matteo Rovere
- Alessandro BorghiRemus
- Alessio LapiceRomulus
- Fabrizio RongioneLars
- Massimiliano RossiTefarie
- Tania GarribbaSatnei
- Lorenzo GleijesesPurtnass
- Vincenzo CreaElaxantre
- Max MalatestaVeltur
- Fiorenzo MattuMamercus
- Gabriel MontesiAdieis