A Hologram for the King (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2016, A Hologram for the King is a comedy and drama film directed by Tom Tykwer, running about 97 minutes. “How far will you go? To find yourself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alan Clay, a struggling American businessman, travels to Saudi Arabia to sell a new technology to the King, only to be challenged by endless Middle Eastern bureaucracy, a perpetually absent monarch, and a suspicious growth on his back.
Who’s in it. A Hologram for the King stars Tom Hanks as Alan Clay, Sarita Choudhury as Dr. Zahra Hakeem, Sidse Babett Knudsen as Hanne and Ben Whishaw as Dave, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, A Hologram for the King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.2M 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 A Hologram for the King page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Hologram for the King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Hologram for the King (2016)?
- In US, A Hologram for the King 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 A Hologram for the King worth watching?
- A Hologram for the King holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Hologram for the King?
- A Hologram for the King stars Tom Hanks, Sarita Choudhury, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Ben Whishaw and Tom Skerritt.
- When was A Hologram for the King released?
- A Hologram for the King was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.