King of My Castle

King of My Castle

2024 · 109 min · FR · 5.2 (83 votes)
Dir. Alexandre Charlot, Franck Magnier · Starring Audran Cattin, Kad Merad, Clovis Cornillac, Isabelle Carré, Jade Pedri, Marc Riso
Comedy

A rich hotel owner hires a director to create an 18th-century village set. He drugs and kidnaps his spoiled son, leaving him to believe that he time-traveled as a punishment, hoping to teach his son humility by living as a peasant under surveillance.

VIBE

A delightfully twisted and high-concept comedy that revels in its own audacious premise. It's a wry, satirical look at privilege and the lengths one might go to teach a lesson, all wrapped in an absurdly charming period aesthetic. Expect mischievous laughs and a surprisingly thoughtful undercurrent.

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