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Life of a King

  • 2013
  • PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Cuba Gooding Jr., Malcolm M. Mays, and Kevin Hendricks in Life of a King (2013)
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Ex-felon, Eugene Brown, establishes a Chess Club for inner city teenagers in Washington, D.C.Ex-felon, Eugene Brown, establishes a Chess Club for inner city teenagers in Washington, D.C.Ex-felon, Eugene Brown, establishes a Chess Club for inner city teenagers in Washington, D.C.

  • Director
    • Jake Goldberger
  • Writers
    • Jake Goldberger
    • David Scott
    • Dan Wetzel
  • Stars
    • Cuba Gooding Jr.
    • Dennis Haysbert
    • George Dick
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    6.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jake Goldberger
    • Writers
      • Jake Goldberger
      • David Scott
      • Dan Wetzel
    • Stars
      • Cuba Gooding Jr.
      • Dennis Haysbert
      • George Dick
    • 23User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Cuba Gooding Jr., Dennis Haysbert, and Malcolm M. Mays in Life of a King (2013)
    Cuba Gooding Jr. in Life of a King (2013)
    Malcolm M. Mays in Life of a King (2013)
    Cuba Gooding Jr. in Life of a King (2013)
    Malcolm M. Mays and Blake Cooper Griffin in Life of a King (2013)
    Cuba Gooding Jr. and Dennis Haysbert in Life of a King (2013)
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    Cuba Gooding Jr. and Dennis Haysbert in Life of a King (2013)
    Cuba Gooding Jr. and Malcolm M. Mays in Life of a King (2013)
    Cuba Gooding Jr. and Dennis Haysbert in Life of a King (2013)
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    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    • Eugene
    Dennis Haysbert
    Dennis Haysbert
    • Searcy
    George Dick
    • Jamal
    Thurston Hill III
    Thurston Hill III
    • Henry
    J.D. Walsh
    J.D. Walsh
    • Fritz
    Rachae Thomas
    • Katrina
    Derrick L. McMillon
    Derrick L. McMillon
    • Billy West
    • (as Derrick McMillon)
    LisaGay Hamilton
    LisaGay Hamilton
    • Sheila King
    Richard T. Jones
    Richard T. Jones
    • Perry
    Meakil Bell
    • Darius
    Lyn Alicia Henderson
    Lyn Alicia Henderson
    • Ms. Gadbaw
    Alani Ilongwe
    Alani Ilongwe
    • Clifton
    • (as Carlton Byrd)
    Kevin Hendricks
    • Peanut
    Malcolm M. Mays
    Malcolm M. Mays
    • Tahime
    Hammerton Killick
    Hammerton Killick
    • Derek
    Glenn Fontane
    Glenn Fontane
    • Lucas
    Pepi Sonuga
    Pepi Sonuga
    • Michelle
    Ketra Long
    • Kendall
    • Director
      • Jake Goldberger
    • Writers
      • Jake Goldberger
      • David Scott
      • Dan Wetzel
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Real life Eugene Brown has cameo at registration desk in final tournament sequence.
    • Goofs
      After Tee wins his first tournament in a library, The moderator declares that he has been disqualified because the parent signature was obviously forged by a child. It is impossible to tell the signature of a 16 year old or older teen from a 45 year old parent let alone one who was possibly illiterate and clearly drug addicted as Tee's mother was. While the Moderator could have made his claim, it is unlikely that 20 seconds would not be put forth by someone challenging the faulty logic. In fact, this immediately caused questions by 50% of viewers in one random screening.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Searcy: [knocking over the king] Wanna play again? Chance to get those cigarettes back.

      Eugene: I'm scared, man. I don't got too many friends on the outside. Not any more.

      Searcy: Just keep your eye on the end game. Everything'll fall into place.

      Eugene: I'm gonna miss you chess man.

      Searcy: Listen to me, Eugene. Every day you out there, you out there for me, and every other brother in here. 'Cuz I'm never gonna be out there again.

    • Soundtracks
      Days Undone
      Written by Michael Gennaro Catanese and Michael Richard Post

      Performed by The Jay Vons

    User reviews23

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    5/10
    Moving on
    Well acted but not well scripted story with strong performances by Cuba Gooding Jr and Malcolm Mays.
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    • May 10, 2019

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    • Release date
      • June 22, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Жизнь короля
    • Production companies
      • Animus Films
      • Serena Films
      • Steakhaus Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,547
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,231
      • Jan 19, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $44,161
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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