A Hologram for the King (2016)
Movie 1h 37m ★ 5.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
A Hologram for the King is a comedy and drama movie from 2016. It is directed by Tom Tykwer. The cast includes Ben Whishaw, Sidse Babett Knudsen and Tom Hanks. The running time is 1h 37m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.8 out of 10.
Synopsis
Alan Clay, a struggling American businessman, travels to Saudi Arabia to sell a new technology to the King, only to be challenged by endless Middle Eastern bureaucracy, a perpetually absent monarch, and a suspicious growth on his back.
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Cast & crew
- Tom TykwerDirector
- Ben Whishawas Dave
- Sidse Babett Knudsenas Hanne
- Tom Hanksas Alan Clay
- Sarita Choudhuryas Dr. Zahra Hakeem
- Jane Perryas Ruby Clay
- Tom Skerrittas Ron Clay
- Tracey Fairawayas Kitty Clay
- David Menkinas Brad
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Questions about A Hologram for the King
- What genre is A Hologram for the King?
- A Hologram for the King is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
- Who stars in A Hologram for the King?
- Ben Whishaw, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Tom Hanks, Sarita Choudhury, Jane Perry appear in the main cast.
- Who directed A Hologram for the King?
- Tom Tykwer directed A Hologram for the King.
- How long is A Hologram for the King?
- A Hologram for the King runs for 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- Is A Hologram for the King worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch A Hologram for the King?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
