Three Kings
Seen it?1999 | 114 min | Action, Comedy, War
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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, action fans and history buffs. If you loved Warfare or American Sniper, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, intense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A group of American soldiers stationed in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War find a map they believe will take them to a huge cache of stolen Kuwaiti gold hidden near their base, and they embark on a secret mission that's destined to change everything.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$108 million worldwide on a $75 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 220K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David O. Russell
- George ClooneyArchie Gates
- Mark WahlbergTroy Barlow
- Ice CubeChief Elgin
- Spike JonzeConrad Vig
- Cliff CurtisAmir Abdullah
- Nora DunnAdriana Cruz
- Jamie KennedyWalter Wogaman
- Saïd TaghmaouiCaptain Said
- Mykelti WilliamsonColonel Horn
- Holt McCallanyCaptain Van Meter