
Three Kings
1999, Comedy/War, 1h 55m
128 Reviews 100,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
Three Kings successfully blends elements of action, drama, and comedy into a thoughtful, exciting movie on the Gulf War. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
Just after the end of the Gulf War, four American soldiers decide to steal a cache of Saddam Hussein's hidden gold. Led by cynical Sergeant Major Archie Gates (George Clooney), three of the men are rescued by rebels, but Sergeant Troy Barlow (Mark Wahlberg) is captured and tortured by Iraqi intelligence. The Iraqi rebels beg for the American trio to help fight against the impending arrival of Hussein's Elite Guard. The men agree to fight in return for help rescuing Troy.
Cast & Crew
George Clooney
Maj. Archie Gates
Maj. Archie Gates
Mark Wahlberg
Sfc. Troy Barlow
Sfc. Troy Barlow
Ice Cube
SSgt. Chief Elgin
SSgt. Chief Elgin
Spike Jonze
Pfc. Conrad Vig
Pfc. Conrad Vig
Nora Dunn
Adriana Cruz
Adriana Cruz
Jamie Kennedy
PV2 Walter Wogaman
PV2 Walter Wogaman
Critic Reviews for Three Kings
Audience Reviews for Three Kings
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Sep 11, 2018Three Kings is not my usual sort of thing, I watched it on the suggestion of a complete stranger, and I don't know that I'll ever watch it again. But I do think that it's a good movie, so I'm going to pass that buck and say, that those of you who like me had never seen this nearly twenty year old movie, give it a chance.Gimly M Super Reviewer
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Jul 22, 2017What this film does well was it's blending of a great plot with some good action and humour to top it off, The film is helped by how unexpected some scenes are and how smoothly it goes along, I was hoping for a few more action scenes but the story got more serious as it went on and it ended brilliantly, Not your typical war movie but it's certainly one of the best.Jamie C Super Reviewer
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Aug 19, 2014This is quite simply the best anti-war movie since Catch 22. Wild, whacko, irreverent, chaotic, you are never sure what will happen next or where your loyalties lie. The innate utter stupidity of war is beautifully exposed, as are the often all too ordinary motivations of those who participate in it - lust for adventure, fame, promotion, wealth, but also sudden compassion, honesty and reflection. A roller coaster ride of action and thrills with sudden counterpoints of instant horror that make you think and ashamed of yourself for laughing out loud just a moment before. If this doesn't shake some holy beliefs in the truth of what we are told, and the justification for what we are doing, nothing will. Highly recommended! 4 Stars 4-2-14Bruce B Super Reviewer
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