I Am a King (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 4.8

Released in 1966, I Am a King is a drama film directed by Im Kwon-taek, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Trainer Meng Doo-ho spots Young-chul in a bar fight and decides to turn him into a boxing champion.
Who’s in it. I Am a King stars Kim Seung-ho as Meng Doo-ho, Shin Seong-il as Young-chul, Lee Min-ja as Jeong-ran and Chu Bong as Referee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, I Am a King has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Am a King page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Am a King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Am a King (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Am a King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Am a King worth watching?
- I Am a King holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Am a King?
- I Am a King stars Kim Seung-ho, Shin Seong-il, Lee Min-ja, Chu Bong and Seong So-min.
- When was I Am a King released?
- I Am a King was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.