IMDb 8.8 2023 HD

King for a Day

King for a Day

2023
Drama
15 min NR Australia
8.8 IMDB

Paul attempts to balance debts and a debilitating drug addiction.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director John Kokkinias
Starring
Franco Leo / David Margetts / Kameron Hood / Cassandra Valentine / Ethan Cook / Vicky Frowd / Serkan Tokgoz / Laurie Augimeri

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intense bleak raw dramatic challenging somber character-driven compelling affecting serious gritty powerful

Reviews

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 20, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'King for a Day' offers a potent and unvarnished look at the devastating effects of addiction and financial distress through the character of Paul, compellingly portrayed by Franco Leo. The film's strength lies in its unflinching portrayal of…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 20, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Franco Leo undertakes the demanding role of Paul in 'King for a Day', a character battling both financial insolvency and a severe drug addiction. The film's tone is appropriately grim, reflecting the gravity of these issues. While the…

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 20, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This film presents a challenging narrative centered on Paul's struggle with addiction and debt, brought to life by Franco Leo's committed performance. 'King for a Day' adopts a serious and often bleak tone, aiming to immerse the viewer…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 20, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'King for a Day' is a stark and affecting portrait of a man on the brink. Franco Leo delivers a powerful performance as Paul, a character trapped by the twin pressures of financial ruin and addiction. The direction,…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 20, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Franco Leo anchors 'King for a Day' with a performance that grapples admirably with the weight of Paul's dual crises: mounting debts and a debilitating drug addiction. The film, directed by an unnamed individual, leans into the grittiness…

FAQs

The provided context for 'King for a Day' focuses on Paul's struggle with debt and addiction, suggesting the film's primary narrative arc is centred on these challenges. Whether this journey culminates in a hopeful message or a more cautionary tale is not explicitly stated. The film's impact on viewers regarding hope will likely depend on its resolution and the nuanced portrayal of Paul's attempts to navigate his difficult circumstances.