The White King (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2017, The White King is a drama and science fiction film directed by Alex Helfrecht, running about 89 minutes. “The hardest thing to break is the human spirit.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Djata is a care-free 12-year-old growing up in a brutal dictatorship shut off from the outside world. When the government imprisons his father, Peter, and Djata and his mother Hannah are labeled traitors, the boy will not rest until he sees his father again.
Who’s in it. The White King stars Lorenzo Allchurch as Djata, Agyness Deyn as Hannah, Fiona Shaw as Kathrin Fitz and Ross Partridge as Peter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The White King has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The White King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White King (2017)?
- In US, The White 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 The White King worth watching?
- The White King holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The White King?
- The White King stars Lorenzo Allchurch, Agyness Deyn, Fiona Shaw, Ross Partridge and Jonathan Pryce.