The King's Thief (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1955, The King's Thief is a drama, adventure, romance and history film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 78 minutes. “A romance inspired by a true story of a soldier of fortune!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-soldier turned highwayman uncovers a plot to take control of England from King Charles II.
Who’s in it. The King's Thief stars Ann Blyth as Lady Mary, Edmund Purdom as Michael Dermott, David Niven as James - Duke of Brampton and George Sanders as King Charles II, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The King's Thief has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The King's Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King's Thief tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King's Thief (1955)?
- In US, The King's Thief is available to 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 The King's Thief worth watching?
- The King's Thief holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The King's Thief?
- The King's Thief stars Ann Blyth, Edmund Purdom, David Niven, George Sanders and Roger Moore.
- When was The King's Thief released?
- The King's Thief was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.