Life of a King(2013)
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Life of a King Synopsis
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.
Life of a King (2013) is a drama film directed by Jake Goldberger, released on June 22, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Malcolm M. Mays, Kevin Hendricks and Alani iLongwe. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 213 ratings.
- Director:
- Jake Goldberger
- Writers:
- David Scott, Jake Goldberger, Dan Wetzel
- Producers:
- Tatiana Kelly, Jim Young
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Schwartzbard
- Composer:
- Eric V. Hachikian
- Status:
- Released
Life of a King (2013) Trailer
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Life of a King Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Life of a King.
Trailer
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Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes
Life of a King Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Eugene Brown
Malcolm M. Mays
as Tahime
Kevin Hendricks
as Peanut
- Alani iLongwe
Alani iLongwe
as Clifton
LisaGay Hamilton
as Sheila King
Dennis Haysbert
as Searcy
Rachae Amber Thomas
as Katrina
Richard T. Jones
as Perry
Paula Jai Parker
as Gina Sanders
- Jaida - Iman Benjamin
Jaida - Iman Benjamin
as Rhonda
Rickey Brown
as Erik
Pepi Sonuga
as Michelle
Key crew
Directed by Jake Goldberger, written by David Scott, Jake Goldberger and Dan Wetzel, produced by Tatiana Kelly and Jim Young.
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Life of a King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 213 ratings.
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Life of a King – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Life of a King online?
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Life of a King (2013) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Life of a King?
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The main cast of Life of a King (2013) includes Cuba Gooding Jr., Malcolm M. Mays, Kevin Hendricks, Alani iLongwe and LisaGay Hamilton. The film was directed by Jake Goldberger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Life of a King released?
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Life of a King was released on June 22, 2013 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Life of a King worth watching?
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Life of a King (2013) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 213 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Life of a King?
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Yes. The official Life of a King trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.