King of California

Jan 24, 2007

1h 33m

★ 6.4

You've got to believe in treasure to find it.

Overview

Charlie gets released from an insane asylum and moves in with Miranda, the young daughter he left behind. Charlie believes that there is treasure hidden beneath the local Costco, so he puts together a plan to unearth the loot. By convincing Miranda to quit her job at McDonald's and instead work at the wholesale store, he is able to obtain a key. Although Miranda is skeptical, she helps her father with his irrational quest.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Nu Image

Michael London Productions

King of California Productions

Lone Star Film Group

Millennium Media

Emmett/Furla Films

King of California Trailers

Cast

Charlie

Michael Douglas

Miranda

Evan Rachel Wood

Pepper

Willis Burks II

Kelly

Kathleen Wilhoite

McDonald´s Manager

Arthur Santiago

Applebee´s Manager

Anne L. Nathan

McDonald´s Customer

Ashley Greene

Boy

Ian Hopps

Doug

Paul Lieber

Rita

Laura Kachergus

Miranda - Age 9

Allisyn Snyder

Security Guard

Will Rothhaar

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6.8

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6.5

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6.0

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6.2

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7.3

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2.7

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5.9

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6.1

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7.3

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7.2

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6.4

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4.6

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10.0

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