King's Ransom (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2005, King's Ransom is a comedy and crime film directed by Jeffrey W. Byrd, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Hoping to foil his own gold-digging wife's plan, a loathsome businessman arranges his own kidnapping, only to realize that there are plenty of other people interested in his wealth as well.
Who’s in it. King's Ransom stars Anthony Anderson as Malcolm King, Jay Mohr as Corey, Kellita Smith as Renee King and Brooke D'Orsay as Brooke Mayo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, King's Ransom has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $4.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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's Ransom page.
If you liked it. Fans of King's Ransom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King's Ransom (2005)?
- In US, King's Ransom is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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's Ransom worth watching?
- King's Ransom holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King's Ransom?
- King's Ransom stars Anthony Anderson, Jay Mohr, Kellita Smith, Brooke D'Orsay and Donald Faison.
- When was King's Ransom released?
- King's Ransom was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.