King and Country (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1964, King and Country is a drama and war film directed by Joseph Losey, running about 85 minutes. “Go ahead... kill him - you're the only friend he has!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During World War I, Army Private Arthur James Hamp is accused of desertion during battle. The officer assigned to defend him at his court-martial, Captain Hargreaves, finds out there is more to the case than meets the eye.
Who’s in it. King and Country stars Dirk Bogarde as Capt. Hargreaves, Tom Courtenay as Pvt. Arthur Hamp, Leo McKern as Capt. O'Sullivan and Peter Copley as Colonel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, King and Country has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, FlixFling and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King and Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of King and Country tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King and Country (1964)?
- In US, King and Country is available to stream on Philo, FlixFling and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is King and Country worth watching?
- King and Country holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in King and Country?
- King and Country stars Dirk Bogarde, Tom Courtenay, Leo McKern, Peter Copley and Barry Foster.
- When was King and Country released?
- King and Country was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.