Life of a King
“The endgame is the only thing that'll set you free.”
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.
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Where is Life of a King streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | filmfriend, Rakuten TV, Wedo TV, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Brazil | Filmelier Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Life of a King
Life of a King is a 2013 English-language drama film directed by Jake Goldberger. The cast is led by Cuba Gooding Jr., Malcolm M. Mays, Kevin Hendricks. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings.
Life of a King was produced in United States of America. It was released on June 22, 2013, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Jake Goldberger
- Writers
- David Scott, Jake Goldberger, Dan Wetzel
- Release date
- June 22, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
Life of a King cast & crew
Life of a King was directed by Jake Goldberger and written by David Scott, Jake Goldberger, and Dan Wetzel.
The cast features Cuba Gooding Jr. as Eugene Brown, Malcolm M. Mays as Tahime, Kevin Hendricks as Peanut, Alani iLongwe as Clifton, LisaGay Hamilton as Sheila King, and Dennis Haysbert as Searcy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Eric V. Hachikian, cinematography is by Mark Schwartzbard, and it was produced by Tatiana Kelly and Jim Young.
Is Life of a King worth watching?
Life of a King holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 221 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Life of a King is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Life of a King
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Eugene Brown
Malcolm M. Mays
Tahime
Kevin Hendricks
Peanut
Alani iLongwe
Clifton
LisaGay Hamilton
Sheila King
Dennis Haysbert
Searcy
Rachae Amber Thomas
Katrina
Richard T. Jones
Perry
Paula Jai Parker
Gina Sanders
Jaida - Iman Benjamin
Rhonda
Rickey Brown
Erik
Pepi Sonuga
Michelle
Life of a King — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Life of a King in India?
Life of a King is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Life of a King in the US?
In the US, Life of a King is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Peacock Premium, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Life of a King in the UK?
In the UK, Life of a King is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Rakuten TV, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and YouTube.
▸What language is Life of a King in?
Life of a King is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Life of a King?
Life of a King runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Life of a King rated?
Life of a King is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 221 ratings.
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