King Charles III

2017 1h 29m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 31

DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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Prince Charles' accession to the throne following the Queen's death. When he refuses to sign a controversial bill into law, political chaos ensues: a constitutional crisis, rioting on the streets and a tank in front of Buckingham Palace.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tim Pigott-Smith
Charles
Charlotte Riley
Kate Middleton
Oliver Chris
William
Adam James
Prime Minister Tristram Evans
Richard Goulding
Harry
Max Bennett
Coottsey
Tamara Lawrance
Jess
Margot Leicester
Camilla

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rupert Goold
Writers: Mike Bartlett
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Directed by Rupert Goold, shot by Philippe Kress. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jocelyn Pook. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Elen Pierce Lewis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Tim Pigott-Smith and Charlotte Riley and Oliver Chris carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6253522 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 31 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Rupert Goold directs. Philippe Kress behind the camera. Jocelyn Pook scores. Elen Pierce Lewis cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 9 years ago.
3Directed by Rupert Goold, shot by Philippe Kress. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Jocelyn Pook. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Elen Pierce Lewis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Tim Pigott-Smith and Charlotte Riley and Oliver Chris carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt6253522 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 31 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.