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title: "A Hologram for the King"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-hologram-for-the-king-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 270010
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Hologram for the King (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-hologram-for-the-king-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Hologram for the King is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A weary salesman battles red tape in Saudi Arabia while confronting his own doubts."

### Why Watch
- Tom Hanks delivers a nuanced performance
- Sharp blend of humor and melancholy
- Insightful look at corporate exile

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited action, centered on bureaucratic obstacles
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for adult audiences, the film balances humor with mature reflections on career and identity.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramedy, bureaucratic, introspective, cross-cultural

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/a-hologram-for-the-king-2016#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy-drama.

### Q: Who directed and co-scored the movie?
Tom Tykwer wrote, directed, and co-scored the film.

### Q: Which actor plays the lead role of Alan Clay?
Tom Hanks stars as the washed‑up corporate salesman Alan Clay.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
A struggling American businessman travels to Saudi Arabia to sell a new technology to the King, confronting bureaucracy and an absent monarch.

### Q: Is the film based on existing material?
Yes, it is adapted from Dave Eggers' 2012 novel of the same name.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Hologram for the King — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/270010)
- [A Hologram for the King (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Hologram_for_the_King_(film))
- [Hologram pro krále (film) – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hologram_pro_kr%C3%A1le_(film))
- [A Hologram for the King ( - online ke zhlédnutí a ke stažení…](https://prehrajto.cz/hledej/A%20Hologram%20for%20the%20King%20%28)

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