A King in New York

The King of Comedians!

1957 • 104 min • Comedy · Drama

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Synopsis

A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebrity. Later, he's wrongly accused of being a Communist and gets caught up in subsequent HUAC hearings.

Our family guide

Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

240 reviews

67 Audience · 240 · 100%

An exiled European monarch navigates 1950s New York City, becoming an accidental TV star. He soon faces political accusations and HUAC hearings, satirizing aspects of American culture and society.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Historical references to McCarthyism and communism
Smoking and social drinking are occasionally depicted
Some mature themes may require discussion

What it models well

Adapting to new cultures
Standing up for beliefs
Critique of consumerism
Importance of integrity

Talk about it after

Understanding satire and parody
Historical context of the HUAC era
Comparing cultures and political systems
The role of media in society

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