Rodney King (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2017, Rodney King is a drama and crime film directed by Spike Lee, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. 25 years ago, four LAPD officers were acquitted in a state court for beating King, sparking three days of rioting that left 53 people dead. Now, around the anniversary, this Spike Lee-produced one-man show (Roger Guenver Smith) will be streaming on Netflix. A complex, semi-tragic figure, King drowned in 2012. His life was rarely smooth, or simple – its telling makes for a sober, moving watch.
Who’s in it. Rodney King stars Roger Guenveur Smith as Rodney King.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Rodney King has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, History Vault and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rodney King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rodney King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rodney King (2017)?
- In US, Rodney King is available to stream on Netflix, History Vault and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rodney King worth watching?
- Rodney King holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rodney King?
- Rodney King stars Roger Guenveur Smith.
- When was Rodney King released?
- Rodney King was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.