The Man Who Would Be King (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1975, The Man Who Would Be King is a drama and adventure film directed by John Huston, running about 129 minutes. “Rudyard Kipling's epic of splendor, spectacle and high adventure at the top of a legendary world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A robust adventure about two British adventurers who take over primitive Kafiristan as "godlike" rulers, meeting a tragic end through their desire for a native girl. Based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Would Be King stars Sean Connery as Daniel Dravot, Michael Caine as Peachy Carnehan, Christopher Plummer as Rudyard Kipling and Saeed Jaffrey as Billy Fish, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Man Who Would Be King has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $12.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Man Who Would Be King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Would Be King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Would Be King (1975)?
- In US, The Man Who Would Be King is available to 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 Man Who Would Be King worth watching?
- The Man Who Would Be King holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man Who Would Be King?
- The Man Who Would Be King stars Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer, Saeed Jaffrey and Doghmi Larbi.
- When was The Man Who Would Be King released?
- The Man Who Would Be King was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.