The Lost King 2022
“Her story made history.”
What is The Lost King?
The Lost King is a 2022 British biographical film directed by Stephen Frears. The film had its premiere in September 2022 at the Toronto International Film Festival before releasing in United Kingdom cinemas in October 2022, followed by a United States release in March 2023.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 7, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Studios
- Baby Cow Productions, BBC Film, Ingenious Media
- Revenue
- $1,183,336
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 201 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~108 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Baby Cow Productions, BBC Film, Ingenious Media
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Overview
The Lost King is a 2022 British biographical film directed by Stephen Frears. The film had its premiere in September 2022 at the Toronto International Film Festival before releasing in United Kingdom cinemas in October 2022, followed by a United States release in March 2023. Categorized under comedy, drama, and history, the film has a runtime of one hour and forty-eight minutes and carries a PG-13 rating. The screenplay was written by Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope. It is based on the 2013 book titled The King's Grave: The Search for Richard III, authored by Philippa Langley and Michael Jones. The cast includes Sally Hawkins, Shonagh Price, Helen Katamba, and Lewis Macleod, with Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan portraying Philippa and John Langley. The story follows an amateur historian who defies the academic establishment in her efforts to find the remains of King Richard III, which had been lost for over five hundred years.
Should you watch it?
“An amateur historian defies the academic establishment to find King Richard III's lost remains.”
- Directed by Stephen Frears with a screenplay co-written by Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope.
- Stars Sally Hawkins in the role of an amateur historian searching for King Richard III.
- Based on the 2013 book The King's Grave: The Search for Richard III by Philippa Langley and Michael Jones.
- A judge ruled that the portrayal of a character in the film was defamatory.
Watch it if you enjoy biographical dramas about historical quests and underdog stories based on real events.
The film is a British biographical comedy-drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes, rated PG-13.
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Where to stream The Lost King?
Streaming availability can vary, but the film is listed as now streaming or available through digital platforms depending on your region.
Is The Lost King worth watching?
It features a strong cast including Sally Hawkins and direction by Stephen Frears, making it a compelling watch for fans of British biographical dramas.
What is the binge duration for The Lost King?
The Lost King is a feature film with a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes rather than a television series.
What are the essential episodes to watch?
As a standalone feature film directed by Stephen Frears, it does not have episodes.
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