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To Kill a King

2003 · 102 min

A somber, talky historical drama that traces a friendship's unraveling amid political intrigue, with a few tense confrontations and a lingering sense of regret.

Directed by
Mike Barker
Genres
Drama, Action, Adventure
Tagline
...It takes a traitor and a hero
Overview
A recounting of the relationship between General Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell, as they try to cope with the consequences of deposing King Charles I.
How it feels
Tense, melancholic, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Power, betrayal, loyalty, morality
Content
Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Mike Barker
Genres
Drama, Action, Adventure
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 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
  • power
  • betrayal
  • loyalty
  • morality
  • guilt
Places
  • big city
  • single country house
  • military
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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