Movie

King in the Wilderness

2018 · 111 min

A sober, intimate look at a leader under siege, heavy with foreboding and quiet resolve.

Tagline: When his dream for American became a nightmare
Overview: A chronicle of the final chapters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, revealing a conflicted leader who faced an onslaught of criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Justice, race, politics, violence
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note: Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Add to a list: King in the Wilderness

Stream in the US

More options Data from JustWatch

In your watch list

More like this

Like King in the Wilderness, but

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown

Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: justice
race
politics
violence
death
Places: None
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none