King Cobra (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2016, King Cobra is a drama and crime film directed by Justin Kelly, running about 93 minutes. “Sex is not a game, it's business.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's 2006, YouTube is in its infancy, and internet porn is still behind a paywall. Taking the stage name Brent Corrigan, a fresh-faced, wannabe adult video performer is molded into a star by Stephen, a closeted gay porn mogul who runs the skin flick empire Cobra Video from his seemingly ordinary suburban home. But as Brent's rise and demands for more money put him at odds with his boss, he also attracts the attention of a rival producer and his unstable lover who will stop at nothing to squash Cobra Video and steal its number one star.
Who’s in it. King Cobra stars Garrett Clayton as Sean Paul Lockhart / Brent Corrigan, Christian Slater as Stephen (Bryan Kocis), Keegan Allen as Harlow Cuadra and James Franco as Joe Kerekes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, King Cobra has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $81.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ 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 King Cobra page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Cobra tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Cobra (2016)?
- In US, King Cobra is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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 King Cobra worth watching?
- King Cobra holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Cobra?
- King Cobra stars Garrett Clayton, Christian Slater, Keegan Allen, James Franco and Alicia Silverstone.
- When was King Cobra released?
- King Cobra was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.