The Lost King (2023)
87%RT Audience Score: 92%
Awards & Nominations: NA
The Lost King is a delightful and charming film that tells the story of a woman’s quest to uncover the truth about a long-lost king. While the film may not be groundbreaking in its storytelling, it is a heartwarming tale that is sure to leave audiences feeling uplifted. The performances are all top-notch, with Sally Hawkins delivering a standout turn as the determined protagonist. The film also touches on important themes of discrimination and misinformation, making it a timely and relevant piece of cinema. Overall, The Lost King is a must-see for anyone looking for a feel-good movie with a bit of historical intrigue thrown in.
“The Lost King” is a movie that will make you feel like you’re on a treasure hunt for the truth. It’s a story about a woman who is determined to uncover the real story behind Richard III, and she won’t let anyone stand in her way. The movie is a mix of history, mystery, and drama, and it’s a lot of fun to watch. The cast is great, and the story is engaging from start to finish. If you’re looking for a movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat, “The Lost King” is definitely worth checking out.
Production Company(ies)
BBC Film, The Ingenious Group
Distributor
IFC Films
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom; London, England, United Kingdom; Scotland, United Kingdom; London M25 Loop, England, United Kingdom
MPAA / Certificate
PG-13
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 49m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 24, 2023 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 9, 2023
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan, Harry Lloyd, Mark Addy, James Fleet, Jessica Hardwick, directed by Stephen Frears, written by Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope, comedy, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Katie Walsh, Rafer Guzman, Emily Zemler, Tim Cogshell, Christy Lemire, Kyle Smith, Frank Swietek, Roger Moore, Rob Thomas, Aaron Neuwirth, Martha K Baker, Abbie Bernstein, producer Steve Coogan, Christine Langan, Dan Winch, Wendy Griffin, MPAA rating PG-13, archeology, King Richard III, British history, discrimination, misinformation, sexism, amateur historian, Philippa Langley, Richard Buckley, John Ashdown-Hill, The Bookseller, Dolby Digital, IFC Films, limited release, Sally Hawkins as Philippa Langley, Steve Coogan as John Langley
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $5,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $5,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,821
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,692,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Steve Coogan – John Langley
Harry Lloyd – Richard III
Mark Addy – Richard Buckley
James Fleet – John Ashdown-Hill
Jessica Hardwick – The Bookseller
Director(s)
Stephen Frears
Writer(s)
Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope
Producer(s)
Steve Coogan, Christine Langan, Dan Winch, Wendy Griffin
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (116) | Top Critics (42) | Fresh (90) | Rotten (26)
Reveals a distinctly British obsession with royalty and propriety that doesn’t always translate with the same reverence abroad. But the more important story is the one about discrimination and misinformation; that fact can be twisted into fiction
March 29, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Katie Walsh
Tribune News Service
TOP CRITIC
A true story, potentially inspirational but mostly just peculiar.
March 28, 2023 | Rating: 2/4
Rafer Guzman
Newsday
TOP CRITIC
The viewer will recognize a classic David vs. Goliath tale at the heart of The Lost King, which is what makes it such a good story.
March 27, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Emily Zemler
Observer
TOP CRITIC
It’s sweet and nice, but it didn’t need the extra stuff.
March 25, 2023
Tim Cogshell
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
Stephen Frears gives us something really comforting, sweet, solid and sincere.
March 25, 2023
Christy Lemire
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
As it ticks along from one small but crucial development to another, this climax is far more exciting than any part of any superhero movie I’ve seen in recent months.
March 24, 2023
Kyle Smith
Wall Street Journal
TOP CRITIC
A low-key, engaging crowd-pleaser about historical detective work that’s also a David-and-Goliath story involving sexism and the prejudice against amateurs felt by professionals, as well as a modest reevaluation of Richard’s personality and regal status.
April 5, 2023 | Rating: B
Frank Swietek
One Guy’s Opinion
A featherweight little charmer
March 30, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
“The Lost King” brings a light but firm touch to a story that’s too good not to dig into.
March 30, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Rob Thomas
Capital Times (Madison, WI)
That path this film goes down is somewhat predictable, but it’s no less interesting to see unfold. Plus, seeing a friendlier take on Richard III for a change is nice.
March 30, 2023 | Rating: 7/10
Aaron Neuwirth
We Live Entertainment
Hawkins perfectly portrays this fragile woman, toughened by the overbearing professors of Leister University. Coogan is believable as her supportive ex. Mark Addy plays one of the few men on her side.
March 29, 2023
Martha K. Baker
KDHX (St. Louis)
The Lost King successfully illustrates someone struggling to validate their own sense of identity through achievement, and that’s something most viewers can recognize from life.
March 27, 2023 | Rating: B+
Abbie Bernstein
Assignment X…
Plot
In this inspiring true story, amateur historian Philippa Langley takes on Britain’s most eminent historians to prove that she has found the lost burial site of King Richard III.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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