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King of California (2007)

PG_13 93 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   12 September 2007 (France)
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Reviews: 57 user | 83 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com

An unstable dad who after getting out of a mental institution tries to convince his daughter that there's Spanish gold buried somewhere under suburbia.

Director:

Mike Cahill

Writer:

Mike Cahill
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Douglas ...
Evan Rachel Wood ...
Willis Burks II ...
Laura Kachergus ...
Paul Lieber ...
Kathleen Wilhoite ...
Anne L. Nathan Anne L. Nathan ...
Applebee's Manager (as Anne Nathan)
Arthur Santiago ...
McDonald's Manager
Ashley Greene ...
McDonald's Customer
Ian Hopps Ian Hopps ...
Boy
Anna Khaja ...
Will Rothhaar ...
Security Guard
Annie O'Donnell Annie O'Donnell ...
Greeter
Greg Davis Jr. ...
Jeanie Hackett ...
Teacher
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Storyline

A fresh-out-of-the-mental institution father and his emancipated teenage daughter venture together on a quest for an ancient Spanish treasure buried beneath their local Costco in this take on the modern family and the American dream. Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Spanish | Quest | Treasure | American Dream | Dream  | See more »

Taglines:

You've got to believe in treasure to find it. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some strong language, mature thematic elements and brief drug references See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

(France) See more »

Also Known As:

El rey de California See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$35,814 (USA) (16 September 2007) (5 Screens)

Gross:

$248,457 (USA) (21 October 2007)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

They actually did film in a Costco, on a working schedule between the hours of 9:00 pm and 9:00 am. Since they were there for such long hours, members of the crew were trying clothes on and looking through the other products so Costco kept a cash register open all night long so that anyone could purchase things. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: When they turn on the lights in the dark Costco, it instantly becomes brightly lit. In reality, HID lamps are very dim when first switched on and require several minutes to warm up and reach full brightness. See more »

Quotes

Chinese Man: [last lines - something in Chinese] ... is California, ha?
Miranda: Excuse me?
Chinese Man: This place, this California, ha?
Miranda: Oh... Yeah.
Chinese Man: [announces to others in Chinese]
Miranda: Welcome.
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Crazy Credits

Carroll Kales Cahill 1925-2006 See more »

Connections

References Der Kaiser von Kalifornien (1936) See more »

Soundtracks

"Bouncin' With Bud"
Written by Bud Powell and Walter Fuller
Performed by Bud Powell
Published by Embassy Music Corporation (BMI) and Music Sales Corporation (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Music Sales Corporation
o/b/o/ Storyville, Inc. See more »