A hologram for the king
(Favourites DVDs)

Extras to be confirmed, Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Languages (English)

Made in 2016

Based on the novel by Dave Eggers

Cast: Tom Hanks, Ben Whishaw, Tom Skerritt, Sarita Choudhury, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Jay Abdo, Dhaffer L'Abidine, Tracey Fairaway, Atheer Adel, Rolf Saxon, Lewis Rainer

Credits: music, Johnny Klimek; music, Tom Tykwer; cinematographer, Frank Griebe

Light-hearted comedy drama starring Tom Hanks as struggling American businessman Alan Clay. Desperate to recoup lost earnings and pay for his daughter's tuition fees, Clay travels to Saudi Arabia in an attempt to secure a lucrative IT contract with a wealthy Saudi king. After discovering on arrival that the king hasn't visited the development in 18 months and, facing the sack, Clay must find the money and willpower to make his project a success and turn his fortunes around. The cast also includes Ben Whishaw, Sarita Choudhury, Tom Skerritt and Sidse Babett Knudsen.

BBFC code: 12a