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68% Critic Match
I'm the King of the Castle
6.8 / 10• 1989• 1h 25m•NR• French
DramaThrillerRomance
Storyline
Thomas, the son of a millionaire lives a fairly isolated existence, in a mansion in rural France. His father hires a widowed woman to take care of things while he is away. The maid's son, Charles moves in as well, and the two parents hope that the two can become friends but they become enemies immediately after meeting each other. Once their parents fall in love, Thomas decides to make Charles, who he views as an "invader", as miserable as possible.
Cast & Crew
Jean Rochefort
Jean Bréaud
Lead
Dominique Blanc
Madame Vernet
RA
Régis Arpin
Thomas Bréaud
DB
David Behar
Charles Vernet
PL
Pascale Le Goff
L'accouchée
FR
Frederic Renno
Le docteur
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Régis Wargnier's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. I'm the King of the Castle is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
