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King of California poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.5 / 100
2007·Comedy / Drama·1h 33m

KING OF CALIFORNIA

“You've got to believe in treasure to find it.”

Charlie gets released from an insane asylum and moves in with Miranda, the young daughter he left behind. Charlie believes that there is treasure hidden beneath the local Costco, so he puts together a plan to unearth the loot. By convincing Miranda to quit her job at McDonald's and instead work at the wholesale store, he is able to obtain a key. Although Miranda is skeptical, she helps her father with his irrational quest.

Above the Line
M. Cahill·DirectorMike Cahill·ScreenplayJames Whitaker·Director of PhotographyDavid Robbins·MusicGlenn Garland·Editor
Cast
Michael Douglas·CharlieEvan Rachel Wood·MirandaWillis Burks II·PepperKathleen Wilhoite·KellyArthur Santiago·McDonald´s ManagerAnne L. Nathan·Applebee´s ManagerAshley Greene·McDonald´s CustomerIan Hopps·BoyPaul Lieber·DougLaura Kachergus·Rita
Full Crew
(29 credits)
Directing· 2
Mike Cahill·DirectorRebecca Robertson·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Mike Cahill·Screenplay
Camera· 2
James Whitaker·Director of PhotographyBill Petty·Grip
Editing· 1
Glenn Garland·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
David Robbins·Music
Art & Design· 3
Michael Dennison·Costume DesignEllen Mirojnick·Costume DesignDan Bishop·Production Design
Production· 15
Michael London·ProducerDanny Dimbort·Executive ProducerGeorge Furla·Executive ProducerVance Owen·Executive ProducerBoaz Davidson·Executive ProducerElisa Salinas·Executive ProducerAvi Lerner·ProducerAlexander Payne·ProducerGeorge Parra·ProducerJohn Thompson·Executive ProducerRandall Emmett·ProducerTrevor Short·Executive ProducerMichael McDonnell·Line ProducerJoanna Colbert·CastingPatty Long·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 4
Gary J. Wayton·Stunt CoordinatorStacey Carino·Stunt DoubleMaureen Bharoocha·Post Production AssistantJennifer Bell·Hair Department Head
By the Numbers
55.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
63%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$1M
ROI -90%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind King of California's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFDA60
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Mood
Quirky, Hopeful
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features two people against a bright yellow background. A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair is on the left, looking slightly off-center. ”

Key Elements
CrownDashed Line
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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