The Kingmaker

The Kingmaker

“Perception is real, and the truth is not.”

Directed by Lauren Greenfield

Produced by Showtime Documentary Films, Artemis Rising

2019100 min7.3 / 10

A probing documentary investigation into power, propaganda, and the construction of political mythology through the lens of Imelda Marcos's rise and enduring influence.

Documentary centering on the controversial political career of Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines whose behind-the-scenes influence of her husband Ferdinand's presidency rocketed her to the global political stage.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Kingmaker end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Kingmaker easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Kingmaker scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is The Kingmaker sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Kingmaker violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

77/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity64

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise89

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Kingmaker

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Kingmaker

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Kingmaker, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Kingmaker, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Kingmaker, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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