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Plot

Michael Douglas stars as a treasure-hunting eccentric in this Alexander Payne-produced comedy from director Michael Cahill. Recently released from a mental institution and reunited with his teenage daughter, Miranda (Evan Rachel Wood), Charlie (Douglas) decides there's century's old gold buried near their lower-middle-class neighborhood, and sets out on an obsessive quest to find it. Along the way, the estranged parent and child rekindle a long-lost bond with each other. Featuring a score by David Robbins, King of California screened at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for some strong language, mature thematic elements and brief drug references.
Genre(s):
Action,Comedy
Run Time:
93min.
Theatrical Release Date:
09/14/2007
DVD Release Date:
01/29/2008
Distributor(s):
First Look
Director(s):
Mike Cahill , Mike Cahill
Starring:
Michael Douglas , Evan Rachel Wood , Willis Burks II , Laura Kachergus , Paul Lieber
Themes:
Mental Illness,Obsessive Quests,Treasure Hunts,Fathers and Daughters
Tone:
Quirky,Sweet,Whimsical
Keywords:
daughter,father,gold,institution,teenagers,treasure
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (09-14-2007)
Language:
English