The King's Cake (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1986, The King's Cake is a comedy film directed by Jean-Michel Ribes, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In this conventional, broadly comic farce of greed and royal matrimony, nearly bankrupt businessman Victor Harris is marrying Maria-Helena, a princess who comes with a dowry that is made up of one half of her island kingdom. Her father, the cowardly King Arnold III is counting on the money this marriage will bring him. The country is now almost bankrupt because of the king's gambling debts. As Harris and the king look forward to their illusory profits from the royal merger, other characters add some liveliness to the otherwise predictable story.
Who’s in it. The King's Cake stars Jean Rochefort as Arnold III of Corsalina, Roger Hanin as Victor Harris, Jacques Villeret as Utte de Danemark and Eddy Mitchell as Jo Longo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The King's Cake has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King's Cake page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King's Cake tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King's Cake (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The King's Cake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The King's Cake worth watching?
- The King's Cake holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The King's Cake?
- The King's Cake stars Jean Rochefort, Roger Hanin, Jacques Villeret, Eddy Mitchell and Philippe Khorsand.
- When was The King's Cake released?
- The King's Cake was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.