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The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die

The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die

Action · Adventure · War · 2023

In the wake of King Edward's death, Uhtred of Bebbanburg and his comrades adventure across a fractured kingdom in the hopes of uniting England at last.

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The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die

2023 Action · Adventure · War 1h 51m

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7.2 / 10

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In the wake of King Edward's death, Uhtred of Bebbanburg and his comrades adventure across a fractured kingdom in the hopes of uniting England at last.

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Directed by

Edward Bazalgette

Written by

Martha Hillier

Alexander Dreymon

Alexander Dreymon

Uhtred

Harry Gilby

Harry Gilby

Aethelstan

Mark Rowley

Mark Rowley

Finan

Arnas Fedaravičius

Arnas Fedaravičius

Sihtric

Cavan Clerkin

Cavan Clerkin

Pyrlig

James Northcote

James Northcote

Aldhelm

Laurie Davidson

Laurie Davidson

Ingilmundr

Court is in session

Put The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die on trial.

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.