Three Kings (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1999, Three Kings is an action, comedy and war film directed by David O. Russell, running about 114 minutes. “It's good to be king.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of American soldiers stationed in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War find a map they believe will take them to a huge cache of stolen Kuwaiti gold hidden near their base, and they embark on a secret mission that's destined to change everything.
Who’s in it. Three Kings stars George Clooney as Archie Gates, Mark Wahlberg as Troy Barlow, Ice Cube as Chief Elgin and Spike Jonze as Conrad Vig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Three Kings has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $108M 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 Three Kings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Kings 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 Three Kings (1999)?
- In US, Three 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 Three Kings worth watching?
- Three Kings holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three Kings?
- Three Kings stars George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, Spike Jonze and Cliff Curtis.
- When was Three Kings released?
- Three Kings was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.