The Lost King
PG-13
Run Time: 108 min.
Opens: April 21, 2023
Starring: Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan, Harry Lloyd, Mark Addy, Amanda Abbington
Director: Stephen Frears
Screenplay: Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope
In the archaeological find of a century, the remains of King Richard III — presumed scattered over 500 years ago — were discovered under a parking lot in Leicester in 2012. The search was spearheaded by amateur historian Philippa Langley, whose passion and unrelenting research were met with skepticism by the academic establishment. Directed by two-time Oscar® nominee Stephen Frears (The Queen, “A Very English Scandal”) and starring two-time Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water, Spencer) as Langley, The Lost King is the inspiring true story of a woman who refused to be ignored and took on Britain’s most eminent historians, forcing them to rethink the legacy of one of the most controversial rulers in English history. A tale of discovery, obsession, and stolen glory (both then and now), The Lost King is a magical adventure illuminated by one woman’s awakened sense of purpose
Official Selection, Toronto Film Festival
“‘The Lost King’ is a thoroughly entertaining and enlightening film for grownups, and well worth seeing”
– Leonard Maltin
“Sally Hawkins is a gift, to directors and audiences alike.”
– Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
