Kim (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1984, Kim is a drama and adventure film directed by John Howard Davies, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. A friendly street kid in India, during the last years of the nineteenth century, looks and considers himself Indian, but is in fact a Brit. The Brits discover his true origin, and train him as a spy.
Who’s in it. Kim stars Peter O'Toole as Lama, Bryan Brown as Mahbub Ali, John Rhys-Davies as Babu and Ravi Sheth as Kim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Kim has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kim tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kim (1984)?
- In GB, Kim is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kim worth watching?
- Kim holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kim?
- Kim stars Peter O'Toole, Bryan Brown, John Rhys-Davies, Ravi Sheth and Julian Glover.
- When was Kim released?
- Kim was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.