King Charles III (2017)

In an audacious exploration of a world that teeters on the brink of reality and fiction, "King Charles III" weaves an intoxicating narrative of power, intrigue, and family. Following the death of the Queen, Prince Charles ascends to the throne, stepping into a role that has been a lifetime in the making. Yet, his reign is anything but serene. His family, a tempest of scandal and ambition, plots in the shadows, while his own controversial political decisions ignite a powder keg of national unrest. The film imagines Charles refusing to sign a contentious bill into law, a decision that rattles the country's foundations, sparking a constitutional crisis, inciting chaotic street riots, and even summoning a tank to the regal doorstep of Buckingham Palace. The plot thickens as Kate, driven by a thirst for power, schemes to unravel Charles' reign, and Harry's unconventional relationship with a black Republican girlfriend adds another layer of drama to the royal spectacle. Amidst this whirlwind, the film delivers some audaciously shocking moments, such as Camilla's striking confrontation with her stepson, and the spectral return of Princess Diana, whose spirit appears to her children, offering motherly counsel from beyond the grave. "King Charles III" is an intoxicating blend of drama and speculative fiction, a tale of a monarchy under siege, and a family at war with itself, all unfolding under the watchful gaze of a nation on the brink of chaos.

King Charles III is a drama movie featuring Tim Pigott-Smith and directed by Rupert Goold.

King Charles III is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and it's also available on Hoopla.

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