To Play the King (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 1993, To Play the King is a drama, comedy and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.
Who’s in it. To Play the King stars Ian Richardson as Francis Urquhart, Kitty Aldridge as Sarah Harding, Michael Kitchen as The King and Colin Jeavons as Tim Stamper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, To Play the King has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Play the King page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Play the King tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Play the King (1993)?
- In US, To Play the King is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is To Play the King worth watching?
- To Play the King holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in To Play the King?
- To Play the King stars Ian Richardson, Kitty Aldridge, Michael Kitchen, Colin Jeavons and Nicholas Farrell.
- When was To Play the King released?
- To Play the King was released in 1993.