King of California

King of California

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

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Release Date

1/24/2007

Runtime

93 mins

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$10,000,000

Revenue

$1,045,786

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A tender, eccentric comedy about a father and daughter learning to navigate their fractured relationship through an increasingly absurd treasure hunt beneath a Costco. It balances genuine emotional vulnerability with deadpan humor and the magic of believing in impossible things together.

Mood

WhimsicalBittersweetWistfulAbsurd

Themes

FamilyComing of ageLove

Tone

Comedic

Pacing

Steady

Look

NaturalisticHandheld

Structure

Linear

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