The King of Staten Island

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The King of Staten Island

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2020

2h 17m

Comedy

Drama

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An aimless slacker dreams of becoming a tattoo artist while living with his mother and hanging out with his friends in Staten Island, N.Y.

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Critics Consensus

The King of Staten Island's uncertain tone and indulgent length blunt this coming-of-age dramedy's ability to find itself, but Pete Davidson's soulful performance holds it together.

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Nov 26, 2020

2/5

Every time he makes a film these days, it's as if Apatow got carried away at the pick-and-mix and walked off without realising the bag has split.

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Todd McCarthy

Deadline Hollywood Daily

Sep 14, 2020

It's a film full of characters who have to say "I'm sorry" a lot. Bottom line, though-they're all quite recognizably and vibrantly human.

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

Jul 16, 2020

3/5

If you're prepared to give Davidson a chance, Apatow's entertainment instincts and a well-chosen supporting cast are enough to ensure the film never becomes an outright drag.

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Aaron Charles

InSession Film

May 1, 2024

C+

It’s a film that has its positive qualities – especially when viewed in light of Davidson’s experience – but it doesn’t ultimately bring it all together.

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews (Ghost.io)

Jul 24, 2023

B-

The King of Staten Island employs a very well-known (and a bit overused) formula that goes on for way too long, but Judd Apatow balances it with a hilariously dark sense of humor, with the help of his co-writers, Pete Davidson and Dave Sirus.

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Akos Peterbencze

Vulnerable Man (Medium)

Jul 20, 2023

The talented cast welcomes every opportunity to create an authentic and natural vibe that comes through the screen.

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Ryan H

@RT50892193 Sep 16, 2026

Pete davidson did a great job in this movie. The overall message was definitely deep and powerful. Made me think pretty hard

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Les N

@Vegas628 Jul 14, 2026

Surprising! Surprising that I have seen it.

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Russell H

@RT85733992 Jun 28, 2026

Loved the cast. Long but went quickly. Characters were entertaining. Burr and Davidson were great

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Jordan S.

@jswez Apr 27, 2026

Believable. Funny. Well acted. Inspiring. A refreshing semi-biographical tale illustrating an important point that should hit close to home for everyone. You can be a victim or become a victor. The story you tell yourself becomes your reality.

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The G.

@thepunter Apr 26, 2026

This has been one of the best movies I have seen in the past 5 years. This movie made me realize that you don’t need to be successful to be happy or have a stable life to find good and thoughtful people.

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CHRIS M

@ChrisMoore Jan 16, 2026

Nepotism is a wonderful thing. Actually though, the director's daughter plays slacker eponymous King's (Pete Davidson) sister well. Good ending but it takes too long to get there.

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Synopsis

An aimless slacker dreams of becoming a tattoo artist while living with his mother and hanging out with his friends in Staten Island, N.Y.

Director: Judd Apatow
Producer: Barry Mendel, Judd Apatow
Screenwriter: Judd Apatow, Pete Davidson, Dave Sirus
Production Co: Apatow Productions, Perfect World Pictures, Universal Pictures
Rating: R (Language|Drug Use Throughout|Sexual Content|Some Violence/Bloody Images)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 28, 2020
Runtime: 2h 17m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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