The Royal (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2022, The Royal is a drama and history film directed by Marcel Sarmiento, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. The promising career of former Kansas City Royal slugger Willie Mays Aikens quickly turned disastrous because of drug addiction.
Who’s in it. The Royal stars Michael Beach, Andrea Navedo, Nic Bishop as George Brett and Amin Joseph as Willie Mays Aikens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Royal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Royal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Royal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Royal (2022)?
- In US, The Royal is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Royal worth watching?
- The Royal holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Royal?
- The Royal stars Michael Beach, Andrea Navedo, Nic Bishop, Amin Joseph and LisaRaye McCoy.
- When was The Royal released?
- The Royal was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.