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The Claim

The 2019 film "The King" includes the line "You've been played" spoken by a character.

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The Short Version

Available evidence does not support the claim that The King (2019) contains the exact spoken line “You’ve been played.” Multiple script and transcript sources for the film do not show that phrase, while the only supporting item is an unverified Instagram post whose overlaid text could be added, altered, or misattributed. As stated, the claim is not backed by reliable film-text evidence.

Caveats

  • The only affirmative evidence is a social-media clip with overlaid text, not a verified script excerpt, subtitle capture, or official transcript.
  • This is an exact-quote claim; near matches or stylistically similar lines do not establish that the quoted wording appears in the film.
  • Public quote pages are incomplete, but full screenplay and transcript sources are much stronger evidence against the phrase’s presence.

The Receipts

  1. Quotes - The King (2019)

    IMDb

  2. So proud to be in this incredible ensemble. It's a wonderful film.

    Instagram

  3. The King (2019)

    IMDb

  4. The King (2019) Movie Scripts | SQ - StockQ

    StockQ

  5. The King (2019 film)

    Wikipedia

  6. The King (2019) - Script Slug

    Script Slug

  7. THE KING

    The Script Savant

  8. A sharp, 1970s-set heist that's as stylish as it is suspenseful. Don't ...

    Instagram

  9. The King Movie Analysis, Spoilers and Review (2019)

    Magnolious (StraightFromAMovie.com)

  10. Movie Speech from The King - Make It England

    American Rhetoric

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Filed Under

The King (2019 Film)

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