King of the Mountain (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1981, King of the Mountain is an action and drama film directed by Noel Nosseck, running about 90 minutes. “The race. The risk. The danger. It's worth it all to be...King of the Mountain” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of friends race their high-powered cars up and down a dangerous and deadly mountain road known as Mulholland Drive to see who can claim the title of "King of the Hill."
Who’s in it. King of the Mountain stars Harry Hamlin as Steve, Joseph Bottoms as Buddy, Deborah Van Valkenburgh as Tina and Richard Cox as Roger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, King of the Mountain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $958K at the box office.
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 King of the Mountain page.
If you liked it. Fans of King of the Mountain tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King of the Mountain (1981)?
- In US, King of the Mountain 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 King of the Mountain worth watching?
- King of the Mountain holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King of the Mountain?
- King of the Mountain stars Harry Hamlin, Joseph Bottoms, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Richard Cox and Dennis Hopper.
- When was King of the Mountain released?
- King of the Mountain was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.