A Hologram for the King Summary How Alan (Failed To Get) His Groove Back. With Tom Hanks, Omar Elba, Sarita Choudhury, Ben Whishaw. He's a middle-aged escapee from a disastrous marriage, a ruined career, and various massive failures in adulting. Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon DVD & Blu-ray Releases Release Calendar Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Alan Clay has lost his mojo in a big way. Directed by Tom Tykwer. A failed American sales rep looks to recoup his losses by traveling to Saudi Arabia and selling his company's product to a wealthy monarch. Menu. Movies. A Hologram for the King is a novel by Dave Eggers that involves the attempts of American businessman Alan Clay to stabilize his finances, find happiness in life, and ensure his daughter has funds to continue her college education. Tom Hanks stars in the mediocre comedic drama A Hologram for the King.