Movies and TvShows featuring "dying-king" theme.

Set in 12th century China during the Crusades, a young prince must confront his older brother, a power-hungry emperor, and navigate a treacherous world of knights, bandits, and opium addiction to save his kingdom.

In Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire, a dying king transfers his dragon heart to his twin grandchildren. As the twins struggle for power, they must learn to work together to protect their kingdom from an invading army. Along the way, they face sibling rivalry, betrayal, and discover their own inner strengths. With the help of a playwright, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and learn the true meaning of leadership and sacrifice.

Erik the Conqueror is a story of honor, self-sacrifice, and betrayal set in the 9th-century Viking era. Erik, a noble warrior, seeks revenge for the loss of his father and the destruction of his kingdom. As he battles his way through treacherous enemies and religious rituals, Erik discovers forbidden romance and uncovers the truth about his heritage. Faced with war violence and doomed romance, Erik must decide whether to fight for freedom or succumb to the tragic hero destiny that awaits him.

The plot revolves around two heirs, Prince Frederick (Barry Gibb) and his brother Prince Marmaduke (Maurice Gibb), and their dying father (Frankie Howerd). On his death bed, The King orders his kingdom divided into two halves, the Kingdom of Jelly and the Kingdom of Cucumbers. Before the king even dies, Prince Frederick declares himself "King of Cucumbers" and Prince Marmaduke becomes the “King of Jelly”. The film intersperses comedy sketches with Bee Gees songs plus performances by Lulu and Blind Faith with cameo appearances.