Kings (2017)

The life of a foster family in South Central Los Angeles, a few weeks before the city erupts in violence following the verdict of the Rodney King trial.

Director:

Deniz Gamze Ergüven

Writer:

Deniz Gamze Ergüven

Stars:

Halle Berry, Daniel Craig, Lamar Johnson

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Halle Berry	...	Millie Dunbar
Daniel Craig	...	Obie Hardison
Lamar Johnson	...	Jesse Cooper
Kaalan Walker	...	William McGee (as Kaalan 'KR' Walker)
Rachel Hilson	...	Nicole Patterson
Issac Ryan Brown	...	Shawnte
Callan Farris	...	Ruben
Serenity Reign Brown	...	Peaches
Reece Cody	...	Tiger
Aiden Akpan	...	Jordan
Gary Yavuz Perreau	...	Carter
Ce'Onna Meilani Johnson	...	Sherridane (as Ce'Onna Johnson)
Lorenz Arnell	...	Damon
Lorrie Odom	...	Angela
Lewis T. Powell	...	Quinn

Storyline

The life of a foster family in South Central Los Angeles, a few weeks before the city erupts in violence following the verdict of the Rodney King trial.

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Plot Keywords:

written by director | one word title | stealing | shoplifting | shot in the back of one's head | 

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Taglines:

Don't let your family get caught in the crossfire.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, sexual content/nudity, and language throughout.

Did You Know?

Trivia

Halle Berry and Daniel Craig appeared in the James Bond film franchise but never together. Berry starred as Jinx in Pierce Brosnan's final Bond movie 'Die Another Day' (2002) after which Craig took over as Bond starting with 'Casino Royale' (2006). In the past, Berry has apparently said that she would love to return as Jinx in another Bond movie potentially with Craig. She has allegedly said that she would like to do it so much, she would do the role for free.

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Goofs

Millie Dunbar drive a wasted Volvo 760 estate . It is very hard to believe, what a car debuted in 1985, can be in such condition in 1991. Also, it is probably too expensive for main character, even if car was made in 1985.

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Halle Berry/Michael Che/George Ezra (2017)

User Reviews

Empty and disconnected vision of the Rodney King riots

A muddled piece that doesn't begin to Capture LA during the riots Halle and Daniels interactions are forced. He goes from angry neighbor to love interest with no bridge in between. The makers knew what they were doing, casting two Bond actors together! That's why I tuned in. But not the best viewing for Daniel and Halle fans....

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

France Belgium China USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 April 2018 (France)

Also Known As:

Kings

Filming Locations:

Belgium

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$163,289, 29 April 2018

Gross USA:

$274,635

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$910,269

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ad Vitam Production, Barnstormer Productions, Bliss Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1