The Lost King (2022)

The Story

Amateur historian Philippa Langley believes she has made the archeological find of the century: the lost burial site of King Richard III. She takes on Britain’s most eminent historians, forcing them to rethink the legacy of one of the most controversial rulers in English history.

The Deets

Rating: PG-13
Concerns: Some Strong Language, Brief Suggestive References
Runtime: 1h 49m
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (theaters): Mar 24, 2023 Limited

Main Cast

Sally Hawkins as Philippa Langley
Steve Coogan as John Langley
Harry Lloyd as King Richard III, and as Pete
Mark Addy as Richard Buckley
Lee Ingleby as Richard Taylor
James Fleet as John Ashdown-Hill
Amanda Abbington as Sheila Lock

Production & Crew

Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Pathé, BBC Film, Ingenious Media, Creative Scotland, Baby Cow Productions, BFI
Director(s): Stephen Frears
Producer(s): Steve Coogan, Christine Langan, Dan Winch, Wendy Griffin
Writer(s): Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope; Based on The King’s Grave: The Search for Richard III by Philippa Langley
Cinematography: Zac Nicholson
Music: Alexandre Desplat
Editor: Pia Di Ciaula
Hair/Makeup Lead(s): Vivienne Simpson
Costumes: Rhona Russell