To Kill a King (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2003, To Kill a King is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Mike Barker, running about 102 minutes. “...It takes a traitor and a hero” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A recounting of the relationship between General Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell, as they try to cope with the consequences of deposing King Charles I.
Who’s in it. To Kill a King stars Tim Roth as Oliver Cromwell, Dougray Scott as Thomas Fairfax, Olivia Williams as Lady Anne Fairfax and James Bolam as Denzil Holles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, To Kill a King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Beamafilm and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV and Beamafilm. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Kill a King page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Kill a King tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Kill a King (2003)?
- In AU, To Kill a King is available to stream on Beamafilm, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV and Beamafilm. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is To Kill a King worth watching?
- To Kill a King holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in To Kill a King?
- To Kill a King stars Tim Roth, Dougray Scott, Olivia Williams, James Bolam and Corin Redgrave.
- When was To Kill a King released?
- To Kill a King was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.