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Life of a King (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2013, Life of a King is a drama film directed by Jake Goldberger, running about 101 minutes. “The endgame is the only thing that'll set you free.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The true story of one man's mission to give inner city kids of Washington DC something he never had - a future. After being incarcerated for eighteen years, Eugene Brown established the Big Chair Chess Club to get kids off the streets and working towards lives they never believed they were capable of. This is his inspirational story.

Who’s in it. Life of a King stars Cuba Gooding Jr. as Eugene, Dennis Haysbert as Searcy, LisaGay Hamilton as Sheila King and Paula Jai Parker as Gina Sanders, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Life of a King has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel 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 Life of a King page.

If you liked it. Fans of Life of a King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Life of a King (2013)?
In US, Life of a King is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, 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 Life of a King worth watching?
Life of a King holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Life of a King?
Life of a King stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Dennis Haysbert, LisaGay Hamilton, Paula Jai Parker and Richard T. Jones.
When was Life of a King released?
Life of a King was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.