Kings

2017, Drama, 1h 27m

39 Reviews 100+ Ratings

critics consensus

Kings has good intentions, a talented cast, and the basis for an incredible fact-based story; unfortunately, they don't amount to much more than a missed opportunity. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Millie is a hardworking, tough and protective Los Angeles single mother with an affection for homeless children. Her neighbor Obie is the local loose cannon -- and the only white man -- in an area largely inhabited by African-Americans, Latinos and Koreans. With racial tensions running high, Millie and Obie appear to be unlikely allies. But following the acquittal of four of the officers accused of beating Rodney King, the two of them must navigate the gathering chaos in the city.

Rating:

R (Sexual Content/Nudity|Language Throughout|Violence)
Genre:

Drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Deniz Gamze Ergüven
Producer:

Charles Gillibert, Genevieve Lemal
Writer:

Deniz Gamze Ergüven
Release Date (Theaters):

Apr 27, 2018 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Jul 17, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA):

$273.7K
Runtime:

1h 27m
Distributor:

The Orchard
Aspect Ratio:

Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Halle Berry
Millie

Daniel Craig
Obie

Lamar Johnson
Jesse

Kaalan Walker
William

Rachel Hilson
Nicole

Issac Ryan Brown

Issac Ryan Brown
Shawnte

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Critic Reviews for Kings

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Audience Reviews for Kings

Apr 30, 2018

Overwhelming! Great performances and a view into a life like I'm never exposed to. It helped me have a bit of perspective.

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