The Deer King (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2021, The Deer King is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Masashi Ando, running about 113 minutes. “Fight to survive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following a brutal war, former soldier Van toils in a mine controlled by the ruling empire. One day, his solitary existence is upended when a pack of wild dogs carrying a deadly and incurable disease attack, leaving only Van and a young girl named Yuna as survivors. Finally free, the pair seek out a simple existence in the countryside but are pursued by nefarious forces. Intent on protecting Yuna at all costs, Van must uncover the true cause of the plague ravaging the kingdom—and its possible cure.
Who’s in it. The Deer King stars Shinichi Tsutsumi as Van (voice), Ryoma Takeuchi as Hohsalle (voice), Anne Watanabe as Sae (voice) and Hisui Kimura as Yuna (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Deer 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 The Deer King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deer King 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 The Deer King (2021)?
- In US, The Deer 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 The Deer King worth watching?
- The Deer King holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Deer King?
- The Deer King stars Shinichi Tsutsumi, Ryoma Takeuchi, Anne Watanabe, Hisui Kimura and Atsushi Abe.
- When was The Deer King released?
- The Deer King was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.