We Were Kings (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2017, We Were Kings is a music and documentary film directed by Timo Großpietsch, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. We Were Kings is a documentary about the legendary German grunge band Union Youth. 15 years ago they made it from the province to L.A., and then failed in the most brutal way. Now attempting a comeback as the band "Pictures" with some new members, they face their demons in order to make music once again. A gripping musical drama about drug addiction, responsibility and the power of friendship.
Who’s in it. We Were Kings stars Maze Exler as Himself, Ole Fries as Himself, Michael Borwitzky as Himself and Markus Krieg as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, We Were Kings has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Were Kings page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Were Kings tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Were Kings (2017)?
- In US, We Were Kings is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is We Were Kings worth watching?
- We Were Kings holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in We Were Kings?
- We Were Kings stars Maze Exler, Ole Fries, Michael Borwitzky and Markus Krieg.
- When was We Were Kings released?
- We Were Kings was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.