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The Man Who Would Be King
Adventure in all its glory!
1975·2h 9m·★ 7.5
Tired of life as soldiers, Peachy Carnehan and Danny Dravot travel to the isolated land of Kafiristan, where they are ultimately embraced by the people and revered as rulers. After a series of misunderstandings, the natives come to believe that Dravot is a god, but he and Carnehan can't keep up their deception forever.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
Best fit
Who it is for
A good fit when you already know the general kind of movie you want and want a little more context before pressing play.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 2h 9m
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Start here
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer, then use the adventure and drama cues to decide whether the tone fits.
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