The Last of the High Kings(1996)
When school ends... and life begins.
The Last of the High Kings Synopsis
It is 1977, Dublin rocks to the music of Thin Lizzy and the world is stunned by the death of Elvis Presley. Frankie, caught between acne and adulthood, has just completed his final exams in school. Convinced he will fail, he survives the summer organising a beach party, having lustful thoughts about two girls he believes are unobtainable and fending off the advances from a visiting American family friend, all whilst coping with his oddball family.
The Last of the High Kings (1996) is a drama and comedy film directed by David Keating, released on December 6, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Jared Leto, Catherine O'Hara, Christina Ricci and Gabriel Byrne. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- David Keating
- Writers:
- Ferdia MacAnna, David Keating, Gabriel Byrne
- Producers:
- Tim Palmer
- Cinematographer:
- Bernd Heinl
- Production:
- Parallel Film Productions, Northolme, Nordisk Film Denmark
- Status:
- Released
The Last of the High Kings Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jared Leto
as Frankie Griffin
Catherine O'Hara
as Cathleen
Christina Ricci
as Erin
Gabriel Byrne
as Jack Griffin
Stephen Rea
as Cab Driver
Colm Meaney
as Jim Davern
Lorraine Pilkington
as Jayne Wayne
Jason Barry
as Nelson Fitzgerald
Emily Mortimer
as Romy Thomas
- Karl Hayden
Karl Hayden
as Hopper Delaney
Ciarán Fitzgerald
as Noelie Griffin
Renee Weldon
as Maggie Griffin
Key crew
Directed by David Keating, written by Ferdia MacAnna, David Keating and Gabriel Byrne, produced by Tim Palmer.
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The Last of the High Kings Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 45 ratings.
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The Last of the High Kings – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Last of the High Kings online?
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The Last of the High Kings (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Last of the High Kings?
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The main cast of The Last of the High Kings (1996) includes Jared Leto, Catherine O'Hara, Christina Ricci, Gabriel Byrne and Stephen Rea. The film was directed by David Keating. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Last of the High Kings released?
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The Last of the High Kings was released on December 6, 1996 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Last of the High Kings worth watching?
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The Last of the High Kings (1996) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.