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King of the Corner

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Dissatisfaction at home and at his work helps propel a product tester (Peter Riegert) into a midlife crisis.
King of the Corner

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Critics Consensus

Riegert makes this low-key, rueful comedy about mid-life angst appealing.

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Jason Anderson Globe and Mail 02/10/2006
2.5/4
As a portrait of an average guy who makes average mistakes, it conveys wit and wisdom without leaning too heavily on schmaltz. Go to Full Review John Hartl Seattle Times 09/30/2005
3/4
Although it's not a flashy debut, Riegert demonstrates an unfailing generosity toward his fellow actors that takes him far. Go to Full Review Ann Hornaday Washington Post 09/22/2005
It's a warm, unexpectedly moving portrait of a man on the verge of what could either be a dreadful or delightful second chapter. Go to Full Review Common Sense Media Editors Common Sense Media 01/01/2011
4/5
A story of maturity and consequences -- teens OK Go to Full Review Prairie Miller Long Island Press 03/26/2007
A punishing but also compassionate spotlight on a New York City corporate marketeer, and the result is really the movie screen as two way mirror, warts and all. Go to Full Review Liz Braun Jam! Movies 02/10/2006
2.5/5
A pleasant comedy with plenty of heart and a cast that makes it worth the price of admission. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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08/27/2009 good & funny about life's ups & downs... See more 08/27/2009 good & funny about life's ups & downs... See more 12/28/2008 (***): [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] A very strong cast and an interesting screenplay kept me going with it. See more 01/23/2008 The only interesting question this film asks is, "Why wasn't this sent straight to DVD?" See more 12/28/2007 Moments of this film reminded me of Alexander Payne's great library of male dysfunction -- "Election," "About Schmidt," "Sideways" -- not because King of the Corner actually reaches Payne's plane, but because I wish it had tried. See more 11/25/2007 way to go Shapiro... This was a sweet movie. See more Read all reviews
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Peter Riegert

Director

Peter Riegert

Leo Spivak

Isabella Rossellini

Rachel Spivak

Ashley Johnson

Elena Spivak

Eli Wallach

Sol Spivak

Rita Moreno

Inez

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King of the Corner

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Movie Info

Synopsis Dissatisfaction at home and at his work helps propel a product tester (Peter Riegert) into a midlife crisis.
Director
Peter Riegert
Producer
Lemore Syvan
Screenwriter
Gerald Shapiro, Peter Riegert
Production Co
New World
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 2, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 17, 2020
Runtime
1h 33m
Sound Mix
Surround
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