Check on the King (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film
Released in 1945, Check on the King is a comedy film directed by Jean-Paul Paulin, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Jeanne De Pincret refuses to marry Viscount Haussy De Villefort, having discovered his frivolity. After a duel against the Duke De Montgobert, whom Louis XIV recommended to Jeanne, the king forced De Villefort to marry Jeanne, then sent her to war. Separated from her husband, Jeanne discovers that she loves him.
Who’s in it. Check on the King stars Odette Joyeux as Jeannette de Pincret, Lucien Baroux as Le jardinier La Verdure, Georges Marchal as Le vicomte Pierre d'Haussy de Villefort and Gabrielle Dorziat as Madame de Maintenon, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Check on the King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Check on the King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Check on the King (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Check on the King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Check on the King?
- Check on the King stars Odette Joyeux, Lucien Baroux, Georges Marchal, Gabrielle Dorziat and Maurice Escande.
- When was Check on the King released?
- Check on the King was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.