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Quick Info

Rating

6.4/10

Release2007

Runtime1h 33m

StatusReleased

Budget$10,000,000

Revenue$1,045,786

Production

Nu Image

Michael London Productions

King of California Productions

Lone Star Film Group

Millennium Media

Emmett/Furla Films

Movie

King of California

2007

1h 33m

6.4

Comedy

Drama

Synopsis

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.

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