---
title: "The King's Man"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-king-s-man-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 476669
imdb_id: "tt6856242"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 131
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 5108
content_rating: "R"
---

# The King's Man (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-king-s-man-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The King's Man is a 2021 spy film directed by Matthew Vaughn. The screenplay was written by Matthew Vaughn and Karl Gajdusek. Based on the Kingsman comic series, the film is categorized within the action, adventure, and thriller genres. The production has a runtime of two hours and eleven minutes and received a rating of R. The story is set during the early years of the 20th century. During this period, the Kingsman agency is formed to stand against a cabal of history's worst tyrants and criminal masterminds. These figures gather to plot a war intended to wipe out millions of people. One man must race against time to stop this collective from executing their plans. The film was released in the United States on December 22, 2021. It serves as an origin story for the organization, exploring the events that led to the formation of the agency. The film is also known by the title The King's Man: The Beginning in some international markets.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lone hero races to stop a cabal of tyrants from orchestrating a global catastrophe."

### Why Watch
- explores the origins of the agency
- fast-paced action sequences

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains intense violence
- Tone & Suitability: This film is rated R for sequences of intense violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, thriller, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV | FXNow | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Matthew Vaughn
- **Networks / Studios**: Marv, Cloudy Productions, 20th Century Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ralph Fiennes** as *Orlando Oxford*
- **Gemma Arterton** as *Polly*
- **Rhys Ifans** as *Grigori Rasputin*
- **Matthew Goode** as *Morton*
- **Tom Hollander** as *King George / Kaiser Wilhelm / Tsar Nicholas*
- **Harris Dickinson** as *Conrad Oxford*
- **Daniel Brühl** as *Erik Jan Hanussen*
- **Djimon Hounsou** as *Shola*
- **Charles Dance** as *Kitchener*
- **Shaun McKee** as *Camp Guard #1*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of The King's Man?
The film is categorized as an action, adventure, and thriller.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
The film was released in the United States on December 22, 2021.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Matthew Vaughn.

### Q: What is the film based on?
The film is based on the Kingsman comic series.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The King's Man — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/476669)
- [The King's Man](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King's_Man)
- [The King's Man (2021) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6856242/)
- [The King's Man (2021) | FilmTotaal](https://www.filmtotaal.nl/film/31973)
- [The King's Man (Film, 2021) - MovieMeter.nl](https://www.moviemeter.nl/film/1125773)
- [The King's Man - The Beginning (2021) | Film, Trailer, Kritik](http://www.kino-zeit.de/node/47017)

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