The Lost King Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jun. 4, 2023

The Lost King

Release Date: Friday, March 24, 2023 Limited

Director: Stephen Frears

Starring: Steve Coogan • Sally Hawkins

PG-13 Comedy N/A

4 / 5.0

93% WILL SEE 7% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In this inspiring true story, amateur historian Philippa Langley believes she has made the archeological find of the century: the lost burial site of King Richard III. She takes on Britain’s most eminent historians, forcing them to rethink the legacy of one of the most controversial rulers in English history.

Comedy Drama

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Who stars in The Lost King – Cast List

Steve Coogan
Despicable Me 4, Tropic Thunder
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Sally Hawkins
Bring Her Back, Wonka

Who is making The Lost King – Crew List

A look at The Lost King behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Stephen Frears last helmed Victoria and Abdul and Florence Foster Jenkins. The film's writer Steve Coogan last penned Alan Partridge and Philomena.

Director: Stephen Frears
Screenwriters: Steve Coogan
Jeff Pope

Studios: IFC Films
Production Company: Baby Cow Productions

Production – What we know about the The Lost King

Key Facts

Inspired by the true story of finding British monarch King Richard III’s remains under a Leicester car park in 2012.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2022

Completed

Changed The Lost King movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2021

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some strong language and brief suggestive references
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Lost King Trailers and Clips

The Lost King

Official Trailer

The Lost King Release Date: When was the film released?

The Lost King was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, March 24 , 2023. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including John Wick: Chapter 4, Chantilly Bridge and 20 Minutes. As a limited release, The Lost King was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.