The King (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2002, The King is a drama film directed by Nikos Grammatikos, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. A 35-year old man, just released from jail, decides to make a clean break from the big city and his troubled past. He retreats to the abandoned village his father came from and moves into an old, collapsing house. Alone, far from the bigger village and doing petty jobs to survive, he will strive to find himself once more. Amidst a haze of suspicion and scorn by villagers who treat him an intruder, his past catches up to him in the form of his girlfriend from Athens. Conflict is inescapable
Who’s in it. The King stars Vangelis Mourikis as Vangelis Farmakoris, Minas Hatzisavvas as Petros Voliotis, Marilita Lambropoulou as Maria and Evangelia Adreadaki as Georgia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The King has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The King worth watching?
- The King holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The King?
- The King stars Vangelis Mourikis, Minas Hatzisavvas, Marilita Lambropoulou, Evangelia Adreadaki and Yannis Zouganelis.
- When was The King released?
- The King was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.