A King and His Movie (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1986, A King and His Movie is a comedy and drama film directed by Carlos Sorín, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Buenos Aires movie director, very fond of the legend of the King of Patagonia and Araucania, decides to make a movie about it. Despite of financial troubles, technical problems, misfortune and desertions, he undertakes the journey to Patagonia for the film with a second-rate actor company. Neglected by the producer and shortly after by the company, he will make the movie alone, in a surreal landscape like mad.
Who’s in it. A King and His Movie stars Ulises Dumont as Arturo, Villanueva Cosse as Desfontaine, Roxana Berco as Lucía and Ana María Giunta as Madama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A King and His Movie 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 A King and His Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of A King and His Movie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A King and His Movie (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A King and His Movie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A King and His Movie worth watching?
- A King and His Movie holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A King and His Movie?
- A King and His Movie stars Ulises Dumont, Villanueva Cosse, Roxana Berco, Ana María Giunta and David Llewellyn.
- When was A King and His Movie released?
- A King and His Movie was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.