The Man Who Would Be King
“Adventure in all its glory!”
Tired of life as soldiers, Peachy Carnehan and Danny Dravot travel to the isolated land of Kafiristan, where they are ultimately embraced by the people and revered as rulers. After a series of misunderstandings, the natives come to believe that Dravot is a god, but he and Carnehan can't keep up their deception forever.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Looke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Man Who Would Be King
The Man Who Would Be King is a 1975 English-language adventure and drama film directed by John Huston. The cast is led by Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV.
The Man Who Would Be King was produced by Persky-Bright Productions, Devon/Persky-Bright, and Columbia Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on December 3, 1975, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Huston
- Writers
- Gladys Hill, John Huston, Rudyard Kipling
- Release date
- December 3, 1975
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Persky-Bright Productions, Devon/Persky-Bright, Columbia Pictures
The Man Who Would Be King cast & crew
The Man Who Would Be King was directed by John Huston and written by Gladys Hill, John Huston, and Rudyard Kipling.
The cast features Sean Connery as Daniel Dravot, Michael Caine as Peachy Carnehan, Christopher Plummer as Rudyard Kipling, Saeed Jaffrey as Billy Fish, Doghmi Larbi as Ootah, and Jack May as District Commissioner.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jarre, cinematography is by Oswald Morris, and it was produced by John Foreman.
Is The Man Who Would Be King worth watching?
The Man Who Would Be King holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 710 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure and drama, The Man Who Would Be King is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Man Who Would Be King
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Cast of The Man Who Would Be King
Sean Connery
Daniel Dravot
Michael Caine
Peachy Carnehan
Christopher Plummer
Rudyard Kipling
Saeed Jaffrey
Billy Fish
Doghmi Larbi
Ootah
Jack May
District Commissioner
Karroom Ben Bouih
Kafu Selim
Mohammad Shamsi
Babu
Albert Moses
Ghulam
Paul Antrim
Mulvaney
Graham Acres
Officer
Shakira Caine
Roxanne
The Man Who Would Be King — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Man Who Would Be King in United States?
The Man Who Would Be King is streaming on Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Man Who Would Be King on Hoopla?
Yes — The Man Who Would Be King is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Man Who Would Be King in?
The Man Who Would Be King is originally in English, with audio tracks including Arabic, English, Urdu. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Man Who Would Be King?
The Man Who Would Be King runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is The Man Who Would Be King rated?
The Man Who Would Be King is rated PG. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 710 ratings.
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