King Rat
“They Made the Toughest Among Them... King!”
When Singapore surrendered to the Japanese in 1942, the Allied POWs, mostly British but including a few Americans, were incarcerated in Changi prison. Among the American prisoners is Cpl. King, a wheeler-dealer who has managed to establish a pretty good life for himself in the camp. King soon forms a friendship with an upper-class British officer who is fascinated with King's enthusiastic approach to life.
Where to watch King Rat in United States
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Where is King Rat streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About King Rat
King Rat is a 1965 English-language drama and war film directed by Bryan Forbes. The cast is led by George Segal, James Fox, Tom Courtenay. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
King Rat was produced by Coleytown and made in United States of America. It was released on October 27, 1965, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Bryan Forbes
- Writers
- Bryan Forbes
- Release date
- October 27, 1965
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Coleytown
King Rat cast & crew
King Rat was directed by Bryan Forbes and written by Bryan Forbes.
The cast features George Segal as Corporal King, James Fox as Peter Marlowe, Tom Courtenay as Grey, Patrick O'Neal as Max, James Donald as Dr. Kennedy, and John Mills as Smedley-Taylor.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Barry, cinematography is by Burnett Guffey, and it was produced by James Woolf.
Is King Rat worth watching?
King Rat holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 80 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 14m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and war, King Rat is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch King Rat
King Rat 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 Rat
George Segal
Corporal King
James Fox
Peter Marlowe
Tom Courtenay
Grey
Patrick O'Neal
Max
James Donald
Dr. Kennedy
John Mills
Smedley-Taylor
Denholm Elliott
Larkin
Leonard Rossiter
McCoy
Joe Turkel
Dino
Todd Armstrong
Tex
Gerald Sim
Jones
Richard Dawson
Weaver
King Rat — FAQs
▸Where can I watch King Rat in United States?
King Rat 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 Rat in?
King Rat is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Japanese, Malay. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is King Rat?
King Rat runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
▸What is King Rat rated?
King Rat is rated PG. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 80 ratings.
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