The Lost King (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2022, The Lost King is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 108 minutes. “Her story made history.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An amateur historian defies the academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.
Who’s in it. The Lost King stars Sally Hawkins as Philippa Langley, Steve Coogan as John Langley, Harry Lloyd as Richard III/Pete and James Fleet as John Ashdown-Hill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Lost King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lost King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lost King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lost King (2022)?
- In US, The Lost King is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lost King worth watching?
- The Lost King holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lost King?
- The Lost King stars Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan, Harry Lloyd, James Fleet and Mark Addy.
- When was The Lost King released?
- The Lost King was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.