The King of Staten Island
The King of Staten Island is a 2020 American comedy-drama film directed by Judd Apatow, from a screenplay by Apatow, Pete Davidson, and Dave Sirus. It stars Davidson, Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr, Bel Powley, Maude Apatow, and Steve Buscemi, and follows a young man who must get his life together after his mother starts dating a new man who, like his deceased father, is a firefighter. The film was announced as Apatow's next project in early 2019, with the cast joining that April. Filming took place around New York City in June and July. The film has been called a "semi-biographical" take on the life of Davidson, whose father was a New York City firefighter who died in service during the September 11 attacks and who has had his own battles with mental illness. Originally intended to be theatrically released in the United States, the film was released digitally via Premium VOD on June 12, 2020, by Universal Pictures. It received generally positive reviews from critics.
12.9s
Oh, you just can't spit on that like that, man. You got to be crafty. You can't just go out at, like... You got to, you got to maneuver. Lick on it or put a boogie in it or something. You think I can fit this whole thing in my ass? If, uh, you really put your mind to it, bro.
The King of Staten Island
19.7s
You know, I remember I... Back in the day, I used to work at that, uh, you know that pizza parlor - down there on Main Street? - Mm. You remember the one? Yeah. I-I used to work down there. I loved it. You know, making the pizzas. Girls would come in, you know. It's like they just had to talk to me. Yeah. Well, that's awesome. I'm glad you got laid a lot at your pizza place.
The King of Staten Island
1m15s
All right. Listen, Scott. I-I know this is weird, okay? You and your mom were alone together for a long time. You got set in your ways, you know? You got used to things. But I don't know, I just feel like your mother deserves more right now. And I'm serious, I really think that I can make her happy, and she makes me happy. So, I mean, that-that's a good thing, right? Yeah. Yeah, I think it's a great thing. I... I want my mom to be happy more than anything, so... Good. I do, too. So, uh, what's your sport? - Uh, I like basketball. - Oh, yeah? - Mm-hmm. - What position? Uh, I played small forward. - Small forward. - Yeah. All right. I'm kind of a baseball guy myself. - Oh, yeah? - You like, uh... I'm an old man. I like that stuff. I got season tickets to the Yankees. - No way. Really? That's cool. - Yeah. I think it's Staten Island's year. Oh, Staten Island Yankees. - Minor League. - Oh, absolutely. I'm not gonna go pay to see those overpaid crybabies. They try harder at the Minor League level. Plus, I'm a Red Sox fan. I'm never setting foot - in that stadium. - Well, I-I should get back to work, uh, before I get yelled at. - Okay. Go ahead. - So, yeah. - Absolutely. All right. - All right, man. Uh, enjoy the hot bread. - Hey. - Okay, cool. Hey. What are you fellas talking about? - Hey, Mom. - Oh, I was just asking Scott if he wanted to go to a Yankee game sometime. Oh, what did Scott say?
The King of Staten Island
26.1s
S-Scott... Scott said yeah. All right, who's fighting tonight?! I want to fight somebody! Oh, I'm sorry, Pepe. Don't take this personally. Oh! What happened? That was just a jab. Oh, it's okay, Pepe. - It's all right. - You s... You sure? Yeah. I-I mean, I never done that before, so... I feel bad for you.
The King of Staten Island
25.2s
♪ Down on the corner ♪ ♪ Out in the street ♪ ♪ Willy and the Poor Boys... ♪ How you doing? Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. ♪ Rooster hits the washboard ♪ ♪ And people just got to smile ♪ ♪ Blinky thumps the gut bass and solos for a while ♪ ♪ Poor Boy twangs the rhythm out... ♪ May I please remind you that there is no flash photography. How are you? How are you? You guys still sober?
The King of Staten Island
35.9s
Think we're gonna take these pansy Spinners tonight? Oh, man, we can't take the Spinners, - you might as well just shut it down. - Mm. We should just pack it in, send these guys back to Single-A. My kid's Little League team could give these guys a run for their money. These guys are all on the job, too. The old ballbuster here... he's the senior man of the house. Did you call me a senior? You're the one who's bald. Come on, Papa. I'm just fucking around. Hey, you want a hot dog? Oh, no, I can't. I, uh, I have Crohn's. What's that? It's, like, when the lining of your stomach is all messed up, so it makes you shit all the time. Oh, thanks for sharing.
The King of Staten Island
1m10s
- No. - What are you laughing about? 'Cause it's a stupid question, Ray. - What do you mean, stupid? - It's fucking stupid. Would you ask the kids of that teacher who blew up in space if they want to be an astronaut? Whoa, I don't think that lady had any kids, though. Yeah, I'm sure she didn't 'cause she died in space. It's hard to have kids when you're dead in space. Look, I-I could tell you how I feel about firemen, but I-I don't think you guys want to hear my opinion. - No, no, no, please tell us. - No, no. No, no, no. - No. I want to hear it. - You don't got to do this, man. - Come on. - All right, no. - Yeah. Okay, how about this? - Come on, you don't... Uh, if you're a fireman, just don't have kids or a family at all, okay? So that way, you don't fucking crush them when you don't come home that one time, you know? And-and you're just so selfish. You just hang out with your boys all day like it's a fucking frat house. Half the time, you're not even putting out fires. You're just jerking off, watching Scarface, okay? - All right, take it easy, man. - No, I'm just saying. And it's wrong to tell a kid that you're gonna be there for him for his whole entire life. Yeah, but you miss graduation, your birthdays, okay? Uh, my d... my prom dances. That's a very mean thing to do to children. And, uh, if you have a family, - y-you're an asshole. - No, listen, no. Take it easy, take it easy. - Well, that's one way to look at it. - Yeah. Tell that to my dad.
The King of Staten Island
39.2s
Oh, but you can't, 'cause he's dead. Anybody got a good response to that? Yeah! Again! Whoo! What a game. What a game. So, what, I shouldn't have kids? No, you... you should have kids. I'm gonna have kids. You know, maybe you should take a cue from your shirt, you know? Smile. Lighten up. That's actually kind of funny. Guy's all right. Why can't you be more like him? He's all right. Why can't you not embarrass me like this? I'm sorry. I'm sorry I embarrassed you in front of your friends.
The King of Staten Island
19.6s
And just-just stick to your guns. All right? It'll be fine. Hey. Hey! Come on in. Come have breakfast with us. I made pancakes, and I made the sausage that you like, an omelet. Come, come, come, come sit. Man, these eggs are spectacular. With the onions and the peppers. I love it. I love it.
The King of Staten Island
18.1s
You are so awesome. And I think I've been there for you too much. 'Cause sometimes in life, the thing that's motivating is when people don't have that safety net. Right, right, but I need that safety net 'cause I don't have my shit together. So, like, uh, w-why are you doing this? Is this 'cause of him?
The King of Staten Island
1m36s
No. It's just you're 24 years old now. 24. I mean, Phelps had a fistful of gold medals by 24. Why are you talking? I'm just giving you some perspective, that's all. You know, Wayne Gretzky had, like, 96 goals when he was 24. W-What? Roger Staubach graduated West Point, won a Heisman Trophy, fought in the Vietnam War, and then joined the Cowboys by the time he was 24. I don't know who that is, so, s-so who-who gives a fuck? I think that maybe you're-you're ready and you just don't even know it. So, you're kicking me out? No, no. I just want you to get your own apartment by summer. Right, so you're kicking me out of the house. That's nine months from now. I mean, you-you could have a baby in nine months. It's a long time. Are you moving in? Are you trying to push me out? What, like, what did I do? I-I thought we were cool. Scott, Scott, let's all be adults here. Come on. Your mother has worked very hard for a very long time. And I'm gonna retire in a couple years, so things are gonna change around here, but in a good way. I mean, w-we think you... that you can do great things. Yeah, I know I'm gonna do great things. But, like, I don't need you to tell me that, like... This is... What's going on? This is... I-I... I don't like this. So, be that as it may, until you leave... which is gonna be good for you and it's gonna be motivating... you're gonna have to pull your weight a little more around here. And one thing that we thought would help you contribute... would be easy, wouldn't be hard to do... is to help Ray bring his kids back and forth to school when he can't do it because of work. Like now. Like today.
The King of Staten Island
35s
You're joking, right? You want me to take your kid to school? The kid that I tattooed? I got two kids. The other one's seven. You're gonna make me babysit your kids? Do... I'm on... I do drugs. Well, looks like you're walking. And thank you. I'm not cool with any of this, okay? And-and where do you expect me to live? And w-with what money? You know I'm a fucking bum, right? Yo, this is fucked up! Seriously. Especially after last night, all that bonding boy bullshit.
The King of Staten Island