The King (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2006, The King is a drama film directed by James Marsh, running about 105 minutes. “The devil made me do it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A motiveless malignancy? Elvis leaves the Navy and heads for Texas where he contacts his father, whom he's never met, the pastor at a Christian community church. Pastor Dave tells Elvis to stay away and, without telling his family that Elvis is his son from a pre-conversion liaison, tells them to have nothing to do with him. But Elvis has already connected with Malerie, the pastor's 16-year old daughter. Elvis embarks on the seduction of Malerie, while Dave examines his conscience and comes to a new conclusion. Can anyone get right with the Lord? Does the Lord hear?
Who’s in it. The King stars Gael García Bernal as Elvis, William Hurt as David, Pell James as Malerie and Paul Dano as Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King (2006)?
- In US, The King is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The King worth watching?
- The King holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The King?
- The King stars Gael García Bernal, William Hurt, Pell James, Paul Dano and Laura Harring.
- When was The King released?
- The King was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.