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The Lost King

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2022 | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, History

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. 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 and history buffs. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

An amateur historian defies the academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 99K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stephen Frears

  • Sally HawkinsPhilippa Langley
  • Steve CooganJohn Langley
  • Harry LloydRichard III/Pete
  • Mark AddyRichard Buckley
  • James FleetJohn Ashdown-Hill
  • Lee InglebyRichard Taylor
  • Adam RobbMax Langley
  • Benjamin ScanlanRaife Langley
  • Amanda AbbingtonSarah Levitt
  • Lewis MacleodTony