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The King's Man (2021)

Film · 2h 11m · Rated R

Action, Adventure, Thriller

A secret organization battles history's most dangerous tyrants in an epic, witty, and brisk adventure.

Pulpy, with dry wit. A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Hulu.

The King's Man parents guide

It stays inside its R, with moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is The King's Man scary?
No. The King's Man is not a scary watch.
How gory is The King's Man?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is The King's Man rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is an R, with moderate sex and nudity, strong violence, and some strong language. Keep it for adults.

What is The King's Man about?

As a collection of history's worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.

Cast and crew

Directed byMatthew Vaughn
StarringRalph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Rhys Ifans, Matthew Goode, Tom Hollander, Harris Dickinson

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