All the King's Men (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2006, All the King's Men is a thriller and drama film directed by Steven Zaillian, running about 125 minutes. “Some people will do anything to gain power. Some will do anything to keep it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of an idealist's rise to power in the world of Louisiana politics and the corruption that leads to his ultimate downfall. Based on the 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel written by Robert Penn Warren, loosely based on the story of real-life politician Huey Long.
Who’s in it. All the King's Men stars Sean Penn as Willie Stark, Jude Law as Jack Burden, Kate Winslet as Anne Stanton and James Gandolfini as Tiny Duffy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, All the King's Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.5M 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 All the King's Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of All the King's Men tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch All the King's Men (2006)?
- In US, All the King's Men 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 All the King's Men worth watching?
- All the King's Men holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in All the King's Men?
- All the King's Men stars Sean Penn, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, James Gandolfini and Patricia Clarkson.
- When was All the King's Men released?
- All the King's Men was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.