King of Kings
“Of good and evil, of love and hate, of peace and war.”
Who is Jesus, and why does he impact all he meets? He is respected and reviled, emulated and accused, beloved, betrayed, and finally crucified. Yet that terrible fate would not be the end of the story.
Where to watch King of Kings in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open King of Kings there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is King of Kings streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About King of Kings
King of Kings is a 1961 English-language drama and history film directed by Nicholas Ray. The cast is led by Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhán McKenna, Hurd Hatfield. It has a runtime of 2h 51m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
King of Kings was produced by Samuel Bronston Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on October 11, 1961, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Writers
- Philip Yordan
- Release date
- October 11, 1961
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $13 million
- Production
- Samuel Bronston Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
King of Kings cast & crew
King of Kings was directed by Nicholas Ray and written by Philip Yordan.
The cast features Jeffrey Hunter as Jesus, Siobhán McKenna as Mary, Hurd Hatfield as Pontius Pilate, Ron Randell as Lucius, Viveca Lindfors as Claudia, and Rita Gam as Herodias.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Miklós Rózsa, cinematography is by Milton Krasner, and it was produced by Samuel Bronston.
Is King of Kings worth watching?
King of Kings holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 238 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 51m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and history, King of Kings is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch King of Kings
King of Kings isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of King of Kings
Jeffrey Hunter
Jesus
Siobhán McKenna
Mary
Hurd Hatfield
Pontius Pilate
Ron Randell
Lucius
Viveca Lindfors
Claudia
Rita Gam
Herodias
Carmen Sevilla
Mary Magdalene
Brigid Bazlen
Salome
Harry Guardino
Barabbas
Rip Torn
Judas
Frank Thring
Herod Antipas
Guy Rolfe
Caiaphas
King of Kings — FAQs
▸Where can I watch King of Kings in United States?
King of Kings is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is King of Kings in?
King of Kings is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is King of Kings?
King of Kings runs 2 hours 51 minutes (171 minutes).
▸What is King of Kings rated?
King of Kings is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 238 ratings.
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