The Fourth King (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1997, The Fourth King is a drama film directed by Stefano Reali.
What it’s about. Alazar, a simple farmer who is also a beekeeper, meets the Three Wise Men Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar, who have set off to celebrate the arrival on earth of the Messiah. Alazar's magic bees become magically transformed into the tail of the bright comet which leads the four of them to the manger. At first, the brave young farmer's son is on the point of leaving the Wise Men to their fate because he has been forced against his will by their magic powers to leave his pregnant wife Izirah behind. He only very reluctantly agrees to the Kings' request to accompany them. Although the Three Wise Men make it very clear to him how important the Messiah's arrival on earth is, the relationship between the four men remains very tense. Nevertheless, despite all disagreements, our travelling companions soon become firm friends -and after several exciting adventures they finally succeed in locating the manger. The Three Kings then allow Alazar to return home to his loving wife.
Who’s in it. The Fourth King stars Joachim Fuchsberger as Baldassarre, Daniel Ceccaldi as Melchiorre, Raoul Bova as Alazhar and Billy Dee Williams as Gasparre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Fourth King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fourth King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fourth King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fourth King (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fourth King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fourth King worth watching?
- The Fourth King holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fourth King?
- The Fourth King stars Joachim Fuchsberger, Daniel Ceccaldi, Raoul Bova, Billy Dee Williams and Anja Kruse.
- When was The Fourth King released?
- The Fourth King was released in 1997.