King (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 1978, King is a drama series.
What it’s about. The story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., stretching from his days as a Southern Baptist minister in the South of the 1950s until his assassination in Memphis in 1968.
Who’s in it. King stars Paul Winfield as Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Cicely Tyson as Coretta Scott King, Tony Bennett as Tony Bennett and Roscoe Lee Browne as Philip Harrison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, King 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 King page.
If you liked it. Fans of King tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King worth watching?
- King holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King?
- King stars Paul Winfield, Cicely Tyson, Tony Bennett, Roscoe Lee Browne and Lonny Chapman.
- When was King released?
- King was released in 1978.