King Skate (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2018, King Skate is a documentary film directed by Šimon Šafránek, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. The first feature-length documentary about the rise of skateboarding in Czechoslovakia presents a gripping tale of the search for freedom in a society stifled by the communist regime. Unique archive shots set to a driving punk soundtrack introduce us to the cult masters of the board and their never-ending party ride through the grey days of Normalization.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, King Skate has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on GuideDoc and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Skate page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Skate tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Skate (2018)?
- In GB, King Skate is available to stream on GuideDoc, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is King Skate worth watching?
- King Skate holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was King Skate released?
- King Skate was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.