A King for Burning (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 1993, A King for Burning is a drama series.
What it’s about. In 1534, the legendary Jan van Leyden, an Anabaptist, preaches in Münster, causing Catholics and Protestants alike to defect in droves—especially women. This leads to a bloody power struggle between the Anabaptists, the Church, the nobility, and the citizens, which ends in a long siege of Münster by the prince-bishop Franz von Waldeck.
Who’s in it. A King for Burning stars Deborah Kaufmann as Engele, Charo López as Divara, Michael Habeck as Tusendschur and Olgierd Łukaszewicz as Jan Matthys, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A King for Burning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A King for Burning page.
If you liked it. Fans of A King for Burning tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A King for Burning (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A King for Burning change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A King for Burning worth watching?
- A King for Burning holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A King for Burning?
- A King for Burning stars Deborah Kaufmann, Charo López, Michael Habeck, Olgierd Łukaszewicz and Omero Antonutti.
- When was A King for Burning released?
- A King for Burning was released in 1993.