King (2022) [french] Apr 2026

The film was generally well-received as a family-friendly adventure, praised for its heart and the performance of Gérard Darmon, though some critics noted it follows familiar genre tropes. It was released in French theaters in .

: A lion cub named King, intended for illegal trade, escapes from an airport and hides in the house of Inès and Alex, two siblings.

: A central pillar of the story is the developing relationship between the tech-savvy grandchildren and their analog, "old-school" grandfather. King (2022) [French]

: They enlist the help of their eccentric grandfather, a man with a adventurous past, to embark on a road trip across France to reach a port and eventually Africa. 2. Key Themes

: The protagonists must navigate legal and social boundaries to do what they believe is right for the cub. 3. Production Details Director : David Moreau. Cast : Gérard Darmon as Max (the grandfather). Lou Lambrecht as Inès. Léo Lorléac'h as Alex. The film was generally well-received as a family-friendly

: The film critiques wildlife trafficking and the ethics of keeping exotic animals as pets or for entertainment.

: The film is notable for its use of high-quality digital effects to create the lion cub, allowing for realistic interactions without the use of a live wild animal for the majority of the filming. 4. Critical Reception : A central pillar of the story is

is a French adventure film that follows the story of a lion cub who escapes from a trafficking ring and finds refuge in a suburban home. It is a modern take on the "animal rescue" genre, emphasizing the bond between children and wildlife. 1. Plot Overview