The King (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2018, The King is a documentary film directed by Eugene Jarecki, running about 107 minutes. “The rise of a king, the fall of an empire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set against the 2016 American election, The King takes a musical road trip across the country in Elvis Presley's 1963 Rolls Royce.
Who’s in it. The King stars Alec Baldwin as Self, Tony Brown as Self, James Carville as Self and Maggie Clifford as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $162.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King (2018)?
- In US, The King is available to stream on YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The King worth watching?
- The King holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The King?
- The King stars Alec Baldwin, Tony Brown, James Carville, Maggie Clifford and Chuck D.
- When was The King released?
- The King was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.