The Last of the High Kings
1996, English. Directed by David Keating.
When school ends... and life begins.
It is 1977, Dublin rocks to the music of Thin Lizzy and the world is stunned by the death of Elvis Presley. Frankie, caught between acne and adulthood, has just completed his final exams in school. Convinced he will fail, he survives the summer organising a beach party, having lustful thoughts about two girls he believes are unobtainable and fending off the advances from a visiting American family friend, all whilst coping with his oddball family.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- David KeatingDirector
- Jared LetoFrankie Griffin
- Catherine O'HaraCathleen
- Christina RicciErin
- Gabriel ByrneJack Griffin
- Stephen ReaCab Driver
- Colm MeaneyJim Davern
- Lorraine PilkingtonJayne Wayne
- Jason BarryNelson Fitzgerald
- Emily MortimerRomy Thomas
- Karl HaydenHopper Delaney
- Ciarán FitzgeraldNoelie Griffin
- Renee WeldonMaggie Griffin
Details
- Released
- 6 December 1996
- Country
- Denmark, Ireland, United Kingdom
- Written by
- David Keating, Gabriel Byrne
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What The Last of the High Kings is based on
The Last of the High Kings is adapted from a novel.
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The Last of the High Kings: quick answers
Is The Last of the High Kings worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Last of the High Kings?
The Last of the High Kings runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Last of the High Kings have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Last of the High Kings. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Last of the High Kings parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Last of the High Kings yet.
Which OTT platform is The Last of the High Kings on?
The Last of the High Kings isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Last of the High Kings?
If you liked The Last of the High Kings, try The Clique, Hooking Up, In the Soup.
Who directed The Last of the High Kings?
The Last of the High Kings (1996) was directed by David Keating and stars Jared Leto, Catherine O'Hara, Christina Ricci.
What is The Last of the High Kings based on?
The Last of the High Kings is adapted from a novel.