Born a King (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2019, Born a King is a drama and history film directed by Agustí Villaronga, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A coming-of-age story set in 1919 about 14 year old Faisal, an Arab prince who is dispatched from the deserts of Arabia to London by his warrior father, Prince Abd Al-Aziz, on a high stakes diplomatic mission to secure the formation of his country.
Who’s in it. Born a King stars Hermione Corfield as Princess Mary, Ed Skrein as Philby, Laurence Fox as Laurence of Arabia and James Fleet as George V, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Born a King sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $844.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Alchemiya Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born a King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born a King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born a King (2019)?
- In GB, Born a King is available to stream on Alchemiya Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Born a King worth watching?
- Born a King holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Born a King?
- Born a King stars Hermione Corfield, Ed Skrein, Laurence Fox, James Fleet and Kenneth Cranham.
- When was Born a King released?
- Born a King was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.