The Ultimate Reason for Kings (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1986, The Ultimate Reason for Kings is a war & politics and mystery series.
What it’s about. The plot centers on a large-scale conspiracy by a group of US military personnel, led by General James Scott, against the current President Jordan Lyman. Further events show that the President, who sent his closest aides and friends to investigate, easily and almost indifferently accepts the news of their deaths, because he is only interested in his own person.
Who’s in it. The Ultimate Reason for Kings stars Georgiy Drozd as Jordan Lyman - President of the US, Rostislav Yankovsky as James Mattoon Scott - US air force general, Aleksandr Filippenko as Martin «Jiggs» Casey - colonel in the US armed forces and Ada Rohovtseva as Esther Townsend - secretary to the President, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Ultimate Reason for Kings sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ultimate Reason for Kings page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ultimate Reason for Kings tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Band of Brothers, Game of Thrones and Shōgun.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ultimate Reason for Kings (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ultimate Reason for Kings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ultimate Reason for Kings worth watching?
- The Ultimate Reason for Kings holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war & politics and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ultimate Reason for Kings?
- The Ultimate Reason for Kings stars Georgiy Drozd, Rostislav Yankovsky, Aleksandr Filippenko, Ada Rohovtseva and Mikhail Danilov.
- When was The Ultimate Reason for Kings released?
- The Ultimate Reason for Kings was released in 1986.