Three Kings (1999)
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Synopsis
In the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War, four soldiers set out to steal gold that was stolen from Kuwait, but they discover people who desperately need their help.
Cast
- George Clooney
- Mark Wahlberg
- Ice Cube
- Spike Jonze
- Cliff Curtis
- Nora Dunn
- Jamie Kennedy
- Saïd Taghmaoui
- Mykelti Williamson
- Holt McCallany
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- May 23, 2020
very politically astute for a heist film and very tragic for a comedy. i was quite amazed by what it turned into - this could not have been made post 9/11, especially since mark wahlberg’s character would have stopped 9/11
katMay 23, 2020Shocked at how many times I almost cried during this movie! Especially shocked that Mark Wahlberg was the one that got me closest! I'll never forgive him for this. His greatest transgression. Everything I'd wanna say was said by this review!
demi adejuyigbeFeb 4, 2014I decided to move this up to a full five-star rating because there's really nothing I can think of that I don't love about it. It's not an absolutely perfect film, but in terms of fantastic performances, cinematography, score, editing, pacing and the perfect blend of…
Ryan Francis - Apr 5, 2021
But there was four of them
JackApr 7, 2014The story behind the making of Three Kings is almost as fascinating as the subject matter in David O. Russell's powerful satire on war and American imperialism - reports of Russell's enormous egotism as he wrestled with a movie Warner Bros had placed difficult conditions…
A. J. BlackJan 20, 202663 Strange movie. Really strange. Highs and lows abound. David O. Russell hasn't made anything like it since. Basically a precursor to both Black Hawk Down and the increasingly frenetic style of Michael Bay's career, but it also aspires to a satirical edge that feels…
SilentDawn - Mar 31, 2012
Set during the end of Gulf war, its a well made satirical war comedy drama, that’s cleverly scripted as a heist movie blending anti war elements, political undertones, solid action, drama, well written dialogues and dry humor with excellent twists and turns. The opening…
Michael JamesJan 4, 2014spreading quasi-licit capitalist enterprise like it was democracy.
matt lynchJan 15, 2026The first 20 minutes of this are what I imagine the 47 days of training are like for ICE agents. In fact here’s some footage leaked on MySpace from the Whipple building near Fort Snelling.
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- Mitch is "meh" onThree Kings
Movie did not age well, watching for the first time. Thought my tv was glitching but it was the movie shots haha. The sound effects and lighting were terrible. Got half way then skipped to the end and seemed they had more updated visuals by then 🤷♀️
Bennett Hermann likedThree KingsGood movie, whimsical yet also serious. I kind of had a hard time deciding what to make of it as I watched though which hurt my enjoyment a bit
Flamogo is "meh" onThree KingsWorst war movie I've seen even though it was supposed to be a parody. I'm actually surprised that George Clooney took this role.
- Mickerdoo lovedThree Kings
Great story with multiple points of view changing your outlook on the situation. Awesome balance of action and humor.
JD DESLAURIER is "meh" onThree KingsIt has good actors in it. I guess I was expecting more than what it was. It was ok to me.
Elisabeth Kormanova lovedThree KingsSuper. Neuveřitelne natočený. Dojemný. Doporučuju jako rodinný film. Vtipný a zajímavý
- Matthew Golad lovedThree Kings
Great heist movie. Spike Jonze really knocked it out of the park. Fun. High stakes.
What the sh it biscuit is "meh" onThree KingsHad potential but the plot didn’t hold up. Not the best writing.
Allison likedThree KingsI only watched for Spike Jonze now I’m bummed out
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Metacritic
So overstuffed with random fireworks that despite its politics, it's easy to imagine the film getting a four-star rave from Bush or Saddam.
Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly
Off-and-on cynical and sentimental, Russell's darkly comic tale shows how much can be done with familiar material when you're burning to do things differently and have the gifts to pull that off.
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
Visual pyrotechnics and dark humor aside, Three Kings rules because it dares to dig for such truths, whether banal or significant.
Susan Wloszczyna
USA Today
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Three Kings (1999) (1999) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Three Kings (1999) (1999)?
The movie is 1hr 54min long.
What's Three Kings (1999) (1999) about?
In the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War, four soldiers set out to steal gold that was stolen from Kuwait, but they discover people who desperately need their help.
Who's the cast of Three Kings (1999) (1999)?
- George Clooney as Archie Gates
- Mark Wahlberg as Troy Barlow
- Ice Cube as Chief Elgin
- Spike Jonze as Conrad Vig
- Cliff Curtis as Amir Abdulah
- Nora Dunn as Adriana Cruz
- Jamie Kennedy as Walter Wogaman
- Saïd Taghmaoui as Captain Said
- Mykelti Williamson as Colonel Horn
- Holt McCallany as Captain Van Meter
Who's the director behind Three Kings (1999) (1999)?
David O. Russell directed Three Kings (1999) (1999).
Who produced Three Kings (1999) (1999)?
Paul Junger Witt, Edward L. McDonnell and Charles Roven produced Three Kings (1999) (1999).
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