The King and Four Queens (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1956, The King and Four Queens is a comedy, adventure, mystery and western film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 86 minutes. “The King plays the hottest game in the West . . . with four Queens!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Opportunistic con man Dan Kehoe ingratiates himself with the cantankerous mother of four outlaws and their beautiful widows in order to find their hidden gold.
Who’s in it. The King and Four Queens stars Clark Gable as Dan Kehoe, Eleanor Parker as Sabina McDade, Jean Willes as Ruby McDade and Jo Van Fleet as Ma McDade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The King and Four Queens has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King and Four Queens page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King and Four Queens tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King and Four Queens (1956)?
- In US, The King and Four Queens is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The King and Four Queens worth watching?
- The King and Four Queens holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, mystery and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The King and Four Queens?
- The King and Four Queens stars Clark Gable, Eleanor Parker, Jean Willes, Jo Van Fleet and Barbara Nichols.
- When was The King and Four Queens released?
- The King and Four Queens was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.