The King Maker (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2005, The King Maker is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Lek Kitaparaporn, running about 100 minutes. “A warrior's path. A king's destiny.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 1547. Fernando de Gama, a young "Soldier of Fortune" from Portugal, set sail for the Orient in an effort to find a man who murdered his father and, with luck, like many of their compatriots, to make his fortune. A vicious storm in the Indian Ocean almost ended his plans when he was on the ship sank. The sole survivor, he was washed up on a tropical beach only to be captured by Arab slavers and taken to Ayutthaya in the kingdom of Siam, where he was offered for sale as a slave.
Who’s in it. The King Maker stars Gary Stretch as Fernando De Gamma, John Rhys-Davies as Phillippe, Cindy Burbridge as Maria and Cynthia Carmen as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The King Maker has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King Maker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King Maker 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 King Maker (2005)?
- In US, The King Maker is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The King Maker worth watching?
- The King Maker holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The King Maker?
- The King Maker stars Gary Stretch, John Rhys-Davies, Cindy Burbridge, Cynthia Carmen and Dom Hetrakul.
- When was The King Maker released?
- The King Maker was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.