The Lost King
- 2022 film
Comedy drama based on the discovery of King Richard III's grave beneath a council car park in Leicester. Stars Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan and Harry Lloyd.
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The Lost King, review
Steve Coogan's comedy about the discovery of King Richard III is no Philomena.
Francesca Steele, i Newspaper, 7th October 2022The Lost King film review
A plucky outsider seeks to rectify a centuries-old libel in Stephen Frears's utterly English film.
Danny Leigh, The Financial Times, 6th October 2022Philippa Langley interview
Sexist history boffins told me Richard III couldn't be found - but my spooky experience in a car park proved them wrong.
Grant Rollings, The Sun, 6th October 2022The Lost King review
Spearheaded by Hawkins's performance, and guided by the dexterity of Frears's craft, the The Lost King not only constructs an intriguing and understatedly bold character study but crystallises the latest historical evaluation of Richard III's reign.
Matthew McMillan, The Upcoming, 3rd October 2022The Lost King review
Warmly funny and historically curious, Sally Hawkins' spirited, humane performance helps overcome a slight lack of dramatic tension.
John Nugent, Empire, 3rd October 2022The Lost King: On the red carpet with Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan and Stephen Frears
The Upcoming had the pleasure of chatting with the cast and creatives of The Lost King on the red carpet at the film's UK premiere. The lovely Hawkins explained the allure of playing Langley and telling her fascinating story.
Sarah Bradbury, The Upcoming, 30th September 2022The Lost King: Steve Coogan defends Richard III film in university row
Steve Coogan has defended a new film about the discovery of Richard III's skeleton, in a row over how it portrays some University of Leicester academics.
BBC, 27th September 2022The Lost King review
A petty, plodding take on the Richard III excavation.
Kevin Maher, The Times, 12th September 2022The Lost King review
Sally Hawkins has given so many extraordinary performances and, in this movie, may just give her greatest one yet.
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10th September 2022The Lost King review
Sally Hawkins is Oscar-worthy in crowd-pleasing Ricardian tale.
Charlotte O'Sullivan, Evening Standard, 10th September 2022