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King of California

2007 · 93 min

A bittersweet, offbeat ride that balances quirky humor with a tender, melancholic look at family and belief.

Tagline: You've got to believe in treasure to find it.
Overview: Charlie gets released from an insane asylum and moves in with Miranda, the young daughter he left behind. Charlie believes that there is treasure hidden beneath the local Costco, so he puts together a plan to unearth the loot. By convincing Miranda to quit her job at McDonald's and instead work at the wholesale store, he is able to obtain a key. Although Miranda is skeptical, she helps her father with his irrational quest.
How it feels: Warm, whimsical, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, parenthood, obsession, redemption
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
parenthood
obsession
redemption
identity
Places: suburbs
workplace
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild