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The King of Staten Island

  • 2020
  • R
  • 2h 16m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
81K
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Pete Davidson in The King of Staten Island (2020)
Scott has been a case of arrested development since his firefighter dad died. He spends his days smoking weed and dreaming of being a tattoo artist until events force him to grapple with his grief and take his first steps forward in life.
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Scott has been a case of arrested development since his firefighter dad died. He spends his days smoking weed and dreaming of being a tattoo artist until events force him to grapple with his... Read allScott has been a case of arrested development since his firefighter dad died. He spends his days smoking weed and dreaming of being a tattoo artist until events force him to grapple with his grief and take his first steps forward in life.Scott has been a case of arrested development since his firefighter dad died. He spends his days smoking weed and dreaming of being a tattoo artist until events force him to grapple with his grief and take his first steps forward in life.

  • Director
    • Judd Apatow
  • Writers
    • Judd Apatow
    • Pete Davidson
    • Dave Sirus
  • Stars
    • Pete Davidson
    • Bel Powley
    • Ricky Velez
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    81K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,128
    470
    • Director
      • Judd Apatow
    • Writers
      • Judd Apatow
      • Pete Davidson
      • Dave Sirus
    • Stars
      • Pete Davidson
      • Bel Powley
      • Ricky Velez
    • 576User reviews
    • 186Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 23 nominations total

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    Pete Davidson
    Pete Davidson
    • Scott Carlin
    Bel Powley
    Bel Powley
    • Kelsey
    Ricky Velez
    Ricky Velez
    • Oscar
    Lou Wilson
    Lou Wilson
    • Richie
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    Carly Aquilino
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    • Margie Carlin
    Maude Apatow
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    • Claire Carlin
    Robert Vidal III
    • Jimmy Bags' Brother
    Angus Costello
    Angus Costello
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    Pauline Chalamet
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    • Joanne
    Lynne Koplitz
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    Joseph Paul Kennedy
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    Nina Hellman
    Nina Hellman
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    Jack Hamblin
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    Kevin Corrigan
    Kevin Corrigan
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    • Grandpa
    Keith Robinson
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    • Director
      • Judd Apatow
    • Writers
      • Judd Apatow
      • Pete Davidson
      • Dave Sirus
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    User reviews576

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    8PennyForMyThoughts

    Raw

    The film is unapologetically introspective and raw. It feels amateurish at times, but overall it really works for the story that is being told. More of a drama than a comedy, but with some truly funny moments.
    9deepdepth

    If you like pete davidson and are lost and in your 20's

    Which I am, you will most certainly relate to at least one part of this movie, and that in itself makes it worthy of a watch.
    8ciaratarpey

    Funny, not too heavy but has substance

    Really enjoy this it's easy watching but not boring! I thought it wouldn't be great so I would now say give it a watch
    7rocky37-40472

    Very quirky and enjoyable

    This movie really took me by surprise. A great script, brilliant dialogue and great performances by all the characters. An up-lifting story of someone who was lost and then found. Nice to have a positive message, when so often in this day and age it's the exact opposite. Liked it a lot.
    cartsghammond

    Worth a watch

    I have followed Judd and Pete's careers pretty closely so naturally I was exited to see this movie. I wanted to see it in theaters but renting it for 20 dollars in my living room was my only option for now.

    Pete has proved himself to be a funny guy and a competent actor, and even though he's playing a similar character to his role in Big Time Adolescence, this is a big step forward in his career.

    I think this movie will probably receive criticism for not being as funny as some of Judd Appatows other movies, but I don't think this movie was aiming for a the same thing as Superbad and The 40 year old virgin. Judd often talks about how the key to making a good comedy is to make a good drama and add humor to it, this is the perfect example.

    Pete's story is intriguing and feels completely worthy of a movie like this. Some people wanting a non stop laugh fest maybe not like it, and it does have flaws, but I really enjoyed it.

    This is probably Judds best movie in 10 years. And I highly recommend giving it a watch.

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    • Trivia
      Steve Buscemi, who plays the veteran firefighter Papa, really did serve as a firefighter for a period during his early 20s. In a 2000 "Salon" interview with Stephen Lemons, Buscemi said he was with Engine 55 in Manhattan's Little Italy neighborhood from 1980 to 1984, when he quit to pursue acting full-time. After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Buscemi (by then a well-known movie star) returned to Engine 55 to help search through the rubble of the World Trade Center looking for survivors or remains. In June 2020, Buscemi told "Entertainment Weekly"'s Derek Lawrence that "The King of Staten Island" was the first time in his acting career that he had ever portrayed a firefighter.
    • Goofs
      According to the timeline of the movie, a large part of this would have taken place during late fall and winter, such as plans to visit Ray's parents for Thanksgiving and Scott talking to his sister at the Halloween party--but the weather is summer-like for the entire movie.
    • Quotes

      Scott Carlin: Oh, I trained her in the car. She's not going to break.

    • Crazy credits
      Dedicated to the Memory of Scott Davidson
    • Connections
      Featured in The Bigger Bubble (2025)
    • Soundtracks
      Just What I Am
      Written by Kid Cudi (as Scott Mescudi) and Chip tha Ripper (as Charles Worth)

      Performed by Kid Cudi featuring Chip tha Ripper

      Courtesy of Republic Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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    • Release date
      • June 12, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Untitled Judd Apatow/Pete Davidson Project
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Perfect World Pictures
      • Apatow Productions
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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,180,452
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 16m(136 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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