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King of California

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2007 | 93 min | Comedy, Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office loss and little lasting buzz, 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
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Bottle Rocket or The Asphalt Jungle, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Charlie gets released from an insane asylum and moves in with Miranda, the young daughter he left behind. Charlie believes that there is treasure hidden beneath the local Costco, so he puts together a plan to unearth the loot. By convincing Miranda to quit her job at McDonald's and instead work at the wholesale store, he is able to obtain a key. Although Miranda is skeptical, she helps her father with his irrational quest.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 29K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mike Cahill

  • Michael DouglasCharlie
  • Evan Rachel WoodMiranda
  • Willis Burks IIPepper
  • Kathleen WilhoiteKelly
  • Arthur SantiagoMcDonald´s Manager
  • Anne L. NathanApplebee´s Manager
  • Ashley GreeneMcDonald´s Customer
  • Ian HoppsBoy
  • Paul LieberDoug
  • Laura KachergusRita