The devil made me do it.
When Elvis Valderez is honourably discharged from the Navy, he heads to the small Texas town of Corpus Christi, where he introduces himself to Pastor David Sandow, his long-lost father, soon becoming a stalwart member of the church.
The King (2006) is a drama and thriller film directed by James Marsh, released on May 5, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Gael García Bernal, William Hurt, Pell James and Paul Dano. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 74 ratings.
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Gael García Bernal
as Elvis Valderez
William Hurt
as Pastor David Sandow
Pell James
as Malerie
Paul Dano
as Paul
Laura Harring
as Twyla
Derek Alvarado
as Scoot
Monica Peña
as Brothel Manager
Milo Addica
as Bruno
Hudson Lee Long
as Old Man with Hungry Dog
Cliff Stephens
as Salesman
Marco Perella
as Chairman
Brady Coleman
as Clown
Directed by James Marsh, written by Milo Addica and James Marsh, produced by Milo Addica and James Wilson.
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 74 ratings.
When “Elvis” (Gael García Bernal) is honourably discharged from his naval duties, he sets off to find his birth father “Dave” (William Hurt) who is a church minister with an whole new family, and whom he has never met. Initially his father is terrified that the revelation that he has a son out of wedlock, who is now in his twenties, will cost him everything so he asks “Elvis” to keep his distance. He, however, has…
Reviewed on March 9, 2026
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The King (2006) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The King (2006) includes Gael García Bernal, William Hurt, Pell James, Paul Dano and Laura Harring. The film was directed by James Marsh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The King was released on May 5, 2006 and runs for 1h 45m.
The King (2006) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 74 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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