The King of Staten Island

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The King of Staten Island

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2020

2h 17m

Comedy

Drama

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An aimless slacker dreams of becoming a tattoo artist while living with his mother and hanging out with his friends in Staten Island, N.Y.

Critics Consensus

The King of Staten Island's uncertain tone and indulgent length blunt this coming-of-age dramedy's ability to find itself, but Pete Davidson's soulful performance holds it together.

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

11/26/2020

2/5

Every time he makes a film these days, it's as if Apatow got carried away at the pick-and-mix and walked off without realising the bag has split.

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Todd McCarthy

Deadline Hollywood Daily

09/14/2020

It's a film full of characters who have to say "I'm sorry" a lot. Bottom line, though-they're all quite recognizably and vibrantly human.

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

07/16/2020

3/5

If you're prepared to give Davidson a chance, Apatow's entertainment instincts and a well-chosen supporting cast are enough to ensure the film never becomes an outright drag.

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Aaron Charles

InSession Film

05/01/2024

C+

It’s a film that has its positive qualities – especially when viewed in light of Davidson’s experience – but it doesn’t ultimately bring it all together.

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

07/24/2023

B-

The King of Staten Island employs a very well-known (and a bit overused) formula that goes on for way too long, but Judd Apatow balances it with a hilariously dark sense of humor, with the help of his co-writers, Pete Davidson and Dave Sirus.

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Akos Peterbencze

Vulnerable Man (Medium)

07/20/2023

The talented cast welcomes every opportunity to create an authentic and natural vibe that comes through the screen.

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Jordan S.

@jswez Apr 27

Believable. Funny. Well acted. Inspiring. A refreshing semi-biographical tale illustrating an important point that should hit close to home for everyone. You can be a victim or become a victor. The story you tell yourself becomes your reality.

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The G.

@thepunter Apr 26

This has been one of the best movies I have seen in the past 5 years. This movie made me realize that you don’t need to be successful to be happy or have a stable life to find good and thoughtful people.

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CHRIS M

@ChrisMoore Jan 16

Nepotism is a wonderful thing. Actually though, the director's daughter plays slacker eponymous King's (Pete Davidson) sister well. Good ending but it takes too long to get there.

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Laura S.

@lorakeet Jan 6

I loved it. Haven't seen a film like this in a long time. Enjoyable to watch great acting. The girlfriend was my favorite. Knowing this was semi-biographical made it even more poignant.

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Micah S.

@top10 Dec 18

This is a great movie

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JG T

@MovieFann44 Nov 9

It was better than I was expecting. My frustration was the many bad choices Pete’s character makes. There were some funny moments. I like Bill Burr. Both he and Pete Davidson did a great job.

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Synopsis

An aimless slacker dreams of becoming a tattoo artist while living with his mother and hanging out with his friends in Staten Island, N.Y.

Director: Judd Apatow
Producer: Barry Mendel, Judd Apatow
Screenwriter: Judd Apatow, Pete Davidson, Dave Sirus
Production Co: Apatow Productions, Perfect World Pictures, Universal Pictures
Rating: R (Language|Drug Use Throughout|Sexual Content|Some Violence/Bloody Images)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 28, 2020
Runtime: 2h 17m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)