The King's Vacation (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1933, The King's Vacation is a comedy film directed by John G. Adolfi, running about 60 minutes. “Thirty years on the same throne -- and then the King got Sore!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The king of an unnamed European country abdicates and tries to recapture the happiness with the wife he had to give up for the throne.
Who’s in it. The King's Vacation stars George Arliss as Phillip, the King, Marjorie Gateson as Mrs. Helen Everon, Dudley Digges as Count Rayburn, the Lord Chamberlain and Patricia Ellis as Millicent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The King's Vacation has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King's Vacation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King's Vacation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King's Vacation (1933)?
- In US, The King's Vacation is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The King's Vacation worth watching?
- The King's Vacation holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The King's Vacation?
- The King's Vacation stars George Arliss, Marjorie Gateson, Dudley Digges, Patricia Ellis and Florence Arliss.
- When was The King's Vacation released?
- The King's Vacation was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.