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.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 23 nominations total
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Featured reviews
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Did you know
- TriviaSteve 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.
- GoofsAccording 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 creditsDedicated to the Memory of Scott Davidson
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Bigger Bubble (2025)
- SoundtracksJust 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
- How long is The King of Staten Island?Powered by Alexa
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Untitled Judd Apatow/Pete Davidson Project
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $35,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $2,180,452
- Runtime
- 2h 16m(136 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content