The Lost King

The Lost King

Her story made history.

Directed by Stephen Frears

Produced by Baby Cow Productions, BBC Film

2022108 min6.5 / 10

A warm, hopeful underdog story about an amateur historian challenging institutional skepticism to uncover a centuries-old historical mystery.

An amateur historian defies the academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Lost King end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is The Lost King easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is The Lost King scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Lost King violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Lost King sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

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.

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32/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity29

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise24

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Lost King

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Lost King

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Lost King, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Lost King, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Lost King, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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