King of Kings (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1961, King of Kings is a fantasy, drama and history film directed by Nicholas Ray, running about 168 minutes. “Of good and evil, of love and hate, of peace and war.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Who is Jesus, and why does he impact all he meets? He is respected and reviled, emulated and accused, beloved, betrayed, and finally crucified. Yet that terrible fate would not be the end of the story.
Who’s in it. King of Kings stars Jeffrey Hunter as Jesus, Siobhán McKenna as Mary, Hurd Hatfield as Pontius Pilate and Ron Randell as Lucius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, King of Kings has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $14.5M 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 Kings page.
If you liked it. Fans of King of Kings tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King of Kings (1961)?
- In US, King of Kings 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 Kings worth watching?
- King of Kings holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in King of Kings?
- King of Kings stars Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhán McKenna, Hurd Hatfield, Ron Randell and Viveca Lindfors.
- When was King of Kings released?
- King of Kings was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 168 minutes.