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Three Kings
MOVIHERO READ
Fast-moving action built for momentum. Best if a war film with an unusual mix of adventure and satire.
66.5/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A group of American soldiers stationed in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War find a map they believe will take them to a huge cache of stolen Kuwaiti gold hidden near their base, and they embark on a secret mission that's destined to change everything.
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66.5/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA group of American soldiers stationed in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War find a map they believe will take them to a huge cache of stolen Kuwaiti gold hidden near the…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Three Kings.
MoviHero lists September 27, 1999 as the release date for Three Kings. David O. Russell is the listed director. The listed cast includes George Clooney as Archie Gates, Mark Wahlberg as Troy Barlow, Ice Cube as Chief Elgin, Spike Jonze as Conrad Vig. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 27, 1999
GenresComedy · Action · War
Runtime1h 54m
DirectorDavid O. Russell
CastGeorge Clooney as Archie Gates, Mark Wahlberg as Troy Barlow, Ice Cube as Chief Elgin, Spike Jonze as Conrad Vig
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Three Kings right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Three Kings runs 1h 54m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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RATING & SOURCE
TMDB audience rating
TMDB: 66.5/100 (6.65/10) from 2,402 votes. Updated Oct 13, 2026.
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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL
Should you watch Three Kings?
Three Kings begins with American soldiers looking for stolen gold after the Gulf War, then complicates their plans through encounters with Iraqi civilians. It mixes adventure, satire, and a more serious question about who gets help.
WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU
01Three Kings begins with American soldiers looking for stolen gold after the Gulf War, then complicates their plans through encounters with Iraqi civilians
02a war film with an unusual mix of adventure and satire
03a story set after the ceasefire rather than during the campaign
QUICK DECISION GUIDE
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A fast read on the experience, then the reasons this movie may or may not fit your night.
01Pacing9/10
02Emotional Impact7/10
03Mind-Bending2/10
04Scary1/10
05Violence7/10
06Rewatchability6/10
PERFECT IF
01a war film with an unusual mix of adventure and satire
02a story set after the ceasefire rather than during the campaign
THINK TWICE IF
01you want a consistently solemn tone
02you are avoiding graphic wartime injury
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
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PART OF A WATCH JOURNEY
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