# The King (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-king-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 68% |
| Critic Score | 71% |
| Audience Score | 68% |
| Metascore | 62/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.2/10 |
| Director | David Michôd |
| Genres | Drama, History, War |
| Runtime | 140 min |

## Quick answer

The King (2019) earns a 68% Celluloid Score — Recommended. David Michôd’s Shakespearean Netflix epic — Pattinson’s flamboyant Dauphin needles Timothée Chalamet’s Hal. Metascore 62/100. Directed by David Michôd.

## Critics consensus

David Michôd’s Shakespearean Netflix epic — Pattinson’s flamboyant Dauphin needles Timothée Chalamet’s Hal.

## Synopsis

England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V.

## Cast

Robert Pattinson, Timothée Chalamet, Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris, Tom Glynn-Carney, Lily-Rose Depp, Thomasin McKenzie, Ben Mendelsohn, Andrew Havill, Dean-Charles Chapman

## Common questions

**Is The King worth watching?**
The King holds a 68% Celluloid Score. David Michôd’s Shakespearean Netflix epic — Pattinson’s flamboyant Dauphin needles Timothée Chalamet’s Hal.

**What is The King about?**
England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V.

**Who directed The King?**
The King (2019) was directed by David Michôd.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The King?**
68% — the average of five public sources: critics 71%, audience 68%, Metascore 62/100, Letterboxd 3.4/5, and IMDb 7.2/10.

**Where can I watch The King?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The King page for current options.

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