The Three Kings (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1987, The Three Kings is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by Mel Damski, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The made-for-TV film stars Jack Warden, Lou Diamond Phillips and Stan Shaw as three patients in a Los Angeles-area mental institution. Dressed as the Three Wise Men for a Christmas pageant, the trio is suddenly struck with the delusion that they are really their Biblical counterparts on a quest to find the Baby Jesus. As TV cameras grind away, the three ersatz Kings surreptitiously ride out of the gates of the asylum—on camels—and into the mean streets of LA. As the story draws to its conclusion, the three escapees find themselves providing a Christmas miracle (but not in the form of rap) for a group of homeless people on the outskirts of the city.
Who’s in it. The Three Kings stars Tiana Alexandra as Jan DuLong, Jane Kaczmarek as Dr. Paula Bolet, Richard Partlow as Police Officer and Lou Diamond Phillips as Tag, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Three Kings has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Three Kings page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Three 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 The Three Kings (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Three Kings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Three Kings worth watching?
- The Three Kings holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Three Kings?
- The Three Kings stars Tiana Alexandra, Jane Kaczmarek, Richard Partlow, Lou Diamond Phillips and Art LaFleur.