King of the World (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film

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Released in 2006, King of the World is a drama, war and romance film directed by Guido Henderickx, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. Cinema version of the 5 part TV series. During World War II, Stan Vandewalle saves boxing trainer Max from the bombed German war prisoners camp, and shoots two German soldiers while escaping. After the war, Stan resolves to put all his frustration over the death of his slow-witted brother Aloïs, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, with his side-car against a farmer's truck in making come true Aloïs other dream, to see Stan becoming 'king of the world' as boxer.

Who’s in it. King of the World stars Kevin Janssens as Stan Vandewalle, Koen De Bouw as Romain Vandewalle, Jan Decleir as Max and Natali Broods as Julie, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King of the World page.

If you liked it. Fans of King of the World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch King of the World (2006)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for King of the World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in King of the World?
King of the World stars Kevin Janssens, Koen De Bouw, Jan Decleir, Natali Broods and Josse De Pauw.
When was King of the World released?
King of the World was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.