Where can I watch If I Were King (1938)?

In US, If I Were King 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 If I Were King worth watching?

If I Were King holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in If I Were King?

If I Were King stars Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Frances Dee, Ellen Drew and C. V. France.

When was If I Were King released?

If I Were King was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.

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If I Were King (1938): cast, story & where to watch

1938 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1938, If I Were King is an adventure and history film directed by Frank Lloyd, running about 101 minutes. “His Love-Making Was as Dangerous as His Sword-Play” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. King Louis XI masquerades as a commoner in Paris, seeking out the treachery he is sure lurks in his kingdom. At a local tavern, he overhears the brash poet François Villon extolling why he would be a better king. Annoyed yet intrigued, the King bestows on Villon the title of Grand Constable. Soon Villon begins work and falls for a lovely lady-in-waiting, but then must flee execution when the King turns on him.

Who’s in it. If I Were King stars Ronald Colman as François Villon, Basil Rathbone as King Louis XI, Frances Dee as Katherine de Vaucelles and Ellen Drew as Huguette, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, If I Were King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 If I Were King page.

If you liked it. Fans of If I Were King tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch If I Were King (1938)?: In US, If I Were King 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 If I Were King worth watching?: If I Were King holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in If I Were King?: If I Were King stars Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Frances Dee, Ellen Drew and C. V. France.
When was If I Were King released?: If I Were King was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.