King Rat (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1965, King Rat is a drama and war film directed by Bryan Forbes, running about 134 minutes. “They Made the Toughest Among Them... King!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Singapore surrendered to the Japanese in 1942, the Allied POWs, mostly British but including a few Americans, were incarcerated in Changi prison. Among the American prisoners is Cpl. King, a wheeler-dealer who has managed to establish a pretty good life for himself in the camp. King soon forms a friendship with an upper-class British officer who is fascinated with King's enthusiastic approach to life.
Who’s in it. King Rat stars George Segal as Corporal King, James Fox as Peter Marlowe, Tom Courtenay as Grey and Patrick O'Neal as Max, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, King Rat has been warmly received by audiences.
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 King Rat page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Rat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Rat (1965)?
- In US, King Rat 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 King Rat worth watching?
- King Rat holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in King Rat?
- King Rat stars George Segal, James Fox, Tom Courtenay, Patrick O'Neal and James Donald.
- When was King Rat released?
- King Rat was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.