Kim (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1950, Kim is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Victor Saville, running about 113 minutes. “Famed Spectacular Adventure Story Filmed Against Authentic Backgrounds in Mystic India The Greatest Spy Thriller of Them All!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the British Raj, the orphan of a British soldier poses as a Hindu and is torn between his loyalty to a Buddhist mystic and aiding the English secret service.
Who’s in it. Kim stars Errol Flynn as Mahbub Ali, the Red Beard, Dean Stockwell as Kim, Paul Lukas as Lama and Robert Douglas as Colonel Creighton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Kim has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Kim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kim tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kim (1950)?
- In US, Kim 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 Kim worth watching?
- Kim holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kim?
- Kim stars Errol Flynn, Dean Stockwell, Paul Lukas, Robert Douglas and Thomas Gomez.
- When was Kim released?
- Kim was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.