King in the Wilderness (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2018, King in the Wilderness is a documentary film directed by Peter W. Kunhardt, running about 111 minutes. “When his dream for American became a nightmare” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A chronicle of the final chapters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, revealing a conflicted leader who faced an onslaught of criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.
Who’s in it. King in the Wilderness stars Martin Luther King Jr. as Self (archive footage), Joan Baez as Self, Harry Belafonte as Self and Clarence Jones as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, King in the Wilderness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King in the Wilderness page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King in the Wilderness (2018)?
- In US, King in the Wilderness is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is King in the Wilderness worth watching?
- King in the Wilderness holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King in the Wilderness?
- King in the Wilderness stars Martin Luther King Jr., Joan Baez, Harry Belafonte, Clarence Jones and Bernard LaFayette Jr..
- When was King in the Wilderness released?
- King in the Wilderness was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.