A Hologram for the King (2016)
How far will you go? To find yourself.
Alan Clay, a struggling American businessman, travels to Saudi Arabia to sell a new technology to the King, only to be challenged by endless Middle Eastern bureaucracy, a perpetually absent monarch, and a suspicious growth on his back.
Director: Tom Tykwer
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: April 22, 2016
Cast
- Tom Hanks - Alan Clay
- Sarita Choudhury - Dr. Zahra Hakeem
- Sidse Babett Knudsen - Hanne
- Ben Whishaw - Dave
- Tom Skerritt - Ron Clay
- Tracey Fairaway - Kitty Clay
- David Menkin - Brad
- Omar Elba - Yousef
- Jane Perry - Ruby Clay
- Amira El Sayed - Maha
Screenplay
- Tom Tykwer (Screenplay)
- Dave Eggers (Novel)
Music: Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek
Cinematography: Frank Griebe
Editing: Alexander Berner
Production: Playtone, X Filme Creative Pool, Primeridian Entertainment, Deux Vingt, WS Film, Silver Reel, Fábrica de Cine
Country: France, Germany, Mexico, Switzerland, United States of America, Cayman Islands
Language: English, العربية
Budget: $30M
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: en
Themes
Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
saudi arabia, gun, love, doctor, laptop, selfie
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Hologram for the King about?
- Alan Clay, a struggling American businessman, travels to Saudi Arabia to sell a new technology to the King, only to be challenged by endless Middle Eastern bureaucracy, a perpetually absent monarch, and a suspicious growth on his back.
- Who directed A Hologram for the King?
- A Hologram for the King was directed by Tom Tykwer.
- Who stars in A Hologram for the King?
- A Hologram for the King stars Tom Hanks, Sarita Choudhury, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Ben Whishaw, Tom Skerritt, Tracey Fairaway.
- How long is A Hologram for the King?
- A Hologram for the King has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is A Hologram for the King?
- A Hologram for the King is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of A Hologram for the King?
- A Hologram for the King had a budget of $30M.
- How much did A Hologram for the King gross?
- A Hologram for the King grossed $9M worldwide.
- Where was A Hologram for the King produced?
- A Hologram for the King was produced in France, Germany, Mexico, Switzerland, United States of America, Cayman Islands.
- What are the themes of A Hologram for the King?
- The themes of A Hologram for the King include: Medical Drama and Hospital.