A King in New York (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1957, A King in New York is a comedy and drama film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 104 minutes. “The King of Comedians!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebrity. Later, he's wrongly accused of being a Communist and gets caught up in subsequent HUAC hearings.
Who’s in it. A King in New York stars Charlie Chaplin as King Shahdov, Maxine Audley as Queen Irene, Jerry Desmonde as Prime Minister Voudel and Oliver Johnston as Ambassador Jaume, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, A King in New York has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A King in New York page.
If you liked it. Fans of A King in New York tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A King in New York (1957)?
- In US, A King in New York is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A King in New York worth watching?
- A King in New York holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A King in New York?
- A King in New York stars Charlie Chaplin, Maxine Audley, Jerry Desmonde, Oliver Johnston and Dawn Addams.
- When was A King in New York released?
- A King in New York was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.