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King Charles III

  • TV Movie
  • 20172017
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.7K
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King Charles III (2017)
DramaSci-Fi
Prince Charles' fictional accession to the throne following the Queen's death. When he refuses to sign a controversial bill into law, political chaos ensues: a constitutional crisis, street ... Read allPrince Charles' fictional accession to the throne following the Queen's death. When he refuses to sign a controversial bill into law, political chaos ensues: a constitutional crisis, street riots and a tank in front of Buckingham Palace.Prince Charles' fictional accession to the throne following the Queen's death. When he refuses to sign a controversial bill into law, political chaos ensues: a constitutional crisis, street riots and a tank in front of Buckingham Palace.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Rupert Goold
  • Writer
    • Mike Bartlett(based on the play "King Charles III" by)
  • Stars
    • Tim Pigott-Smith
    • Oliver Chris
    • Richard Goulding
  • Director
    • Rupert Goold
  • Writer
    • Mike Bartlett(based on the play "King Charles III" by)
  • Stars
    • Tim Pigott-Smith
    • Oliver Chris
    • Richard Goulding
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 56User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

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    Oliver Chris in King Charles III (2017)
    Oliver Chris in King Charles III (2017)
    Oliver Chris and Charlotte Riley in King Charles III (2017)
    Richard Goulding in King Charles III (2017)
    Tim Pigott-Smith in King Charles III (2017)
    Priyanga Burford in King Charles III (2017)
    Oliver Chris, Tim Pigott-Smith, and Charlotte Riley in King Charles III (2017)
    Tim Pigott-Smith in King Charles III (2017)
    Oliver Chris in King Charles III (2017)
    Charlotte Riley in King Charles III (2017)
    Tim Pigott-Smith in King Charles III (2017)
    Richard Goulding in King Charles III (2017)

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    Tim Pigott-Smith
    Tim Pigott-Smith
    • Charles
    Oliver Chris
    Oliver Chris
    • William
    Richard Goulding
    Richard Goulding
    • Harry
    Charlotte Riley
    Charlotte Riley
    • Kate
    Margot Leicester
    • Camilla
    Tamara Lawrance
    Tamara Lawrance
    • Jess
    Adam James
    Adam James
    • Prime Minister
    Priyanga Burford
    Priyanga Burford
    • Mrs Stevens
    Tim McMullan
    Tim McMullan
    • James Reiss
    Katie Brayben
    Katie Brayben
    • Diana
    Nyasha Hatendi
    Nyasha Hatendi
    • Paul
    John Shrapnel
    John Shrapnel
    • Archbishop of Canterbury
    Parth Thakerar
    Parth Thakerar
    • Spencer
    Ian Redford
    Ian Redford
    • Speaker
    Max Bennett
    Max Bennett
    • Coottsey
    Tom Mothersdale
    Tom Mothersdale
    • Bob
    Rupert Vansittart
    Rupert Vansittart
    • Sir Matthew
    Chris Abe
    • Press Photographer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Rupert Goold
    • Writer
      • Mike Bartlett(based on the play "King Charles III" by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      After performing in the original play in Almeida Theatre, Tim Pigott-Smith and Oliver Chris reprised their roles of King Charles III and Prince William of Wales, respectively, for the small screen.
    • Goofs
      The prop Instrument of Abdication shown has been copy and pasted from that of King Edward VIII. This means the phrase about renouncing the throne also for his descendants has been left in, meaning William could not succeed Charles.
    • Quotes
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Connections
      Featured in Good Morning Britain: Episode dated 11 May 2017 (2017)

    User reviews56

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    9/10
    A thought provoking story...
    Its astonishing the kind of battering this movie has taken from some critics. I watched it last night after the Royal Wedding (Harry & Meghan). I needed an antidote to a ceremony that had all the trappings of history and state yet seemed in other ways strangely...'other'. This movie certainly provided the antidote. I enjoyed it for its controversial view of a post Elizabeth II monarchical scenario. I think it scored well in several areas. It underlined the uncertainty arising after 70+ years of Elizabethan rule. That's 3 generations. Assuming Philip would have passed on before the Queen. Charles is shown as 'confused'. Quite probable. However much he prepares himself, the event when it happens will change everything... There is this question in many minds as to whether Charles will accept the kingship or pass it on to William asap. Then how will the political establishment react to the inevitable passing, esp. in view of a possibly stalling Brexit (not mentioned in the movie but there nonetheless). The relationship between Charles and the political establishment, and his sons, is esp. worth watching...

    Tim Piggott-Smith does a very good job as Charles. I think William was also well drawn by the actor playing him. The interplay between William and Kate was fascinating. Is she really so driven? I was less impressed by the way Harry was drawn. Not the actor's fault...The script drew him as weak, muddled, somewhat rebellious and a bit 'out of it'. The Harry we know is gregarious, engaging, very active and dynamic, very much his own man and doing his own thing. But he is also very angry about everything re his late mother and how the Palace treated her. This hardly comes through at all. However, I agree with how the story portrays his relationship to the monarchy v the outside world. I watched this film online. I'll buy the DVD. Its worth it. It serves to remind people esp. in the UK, that there are ahead no more Royal weddings...only Royal funerals, for Philip then the Queen, within the next 5 yrs? This movie does us a service by helping to prepare people in the UK esp. and worldwide for that experience. When it happens, the world will change. However much anti-monarchists reject this, the British Monarchy is a Force, recognised and celebrated word-wide for 70+ years. When this happens, everything will change, somehow. I thank the producers for making this movie when they did. There are no spoilers in this review as far as I'm aware.
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    • aldebaran68
    • May 20, 2018

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    • Release date
      • May 14, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • BBC
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kral Charles III
    • Filming locations
      • Beverley Minster, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK(Westminster Abbey)
    • Production companies
      • Drama Republic
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Masterpiece
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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