The First King (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2019, The First King is an action, drama and history film directed by Matteo Rovere, running about 123 minutes. “A timeless story of love, blood, and conflict.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Romulus and Remus, two shepherds and loyal brothers, end up taking part to a journey that will lead one of them to be the founder of the greatest nation ever seen. However, the fate of the chosen one will pass from killing his own brother.
Who’s in it. The First King stars Alessandro Borghi as Remus, Alessio Lapice as Romulus, Fabrizio Rongione as Lars and Massimiliano Rossi as Tefarie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The First King has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First King tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First King (2019)?
- In US, The First King is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The First King worth watching?
- The First King holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The First King?
- The First King stars Alessandro Borghi, Alessio Lapice, Fabrizio Rongione, Massimiliano Rossi and Tania Garribba.
- When was The First King released?
- The First King was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.