King Ralph

In this 1991 comedy, an unexpected twist of fate propels an American lounge singer, played by John Goodman, into the role of the King of England after a freak accident wipes out the entire royal family. The film explores the humorous challenges and cultural clashes that arise as the new king navigates his royal duties with his unconventional style. Directed by David S. Ward, the movie also features performances by Peter O’Toole and John Hurt. While it didn’t receive any major awards, it remains a light-hearted exploration of identity and responsibility. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.