kinrich30
2/10This is based very loosely on real events, after watching it I can understand why Mr. Corrigan doesn't endorse it.
Reviewed on August 30, 2026
King Cobra(2016)
Sex is not a game, it's business.
5.8(492)1h 33m2016-10-21
CrimeDrama
King Cobra Synopsis
It’s 2006, YouTube is in its infancy, and internet porn is still behind a paywall. Taking the stage name Brent Corrigan, a fresh-faced, wannabe adult video performer is molded into a star by Stephen, a closeted gay porn mogul who runs the skin flick empire Cobra Video from his seemingly ordinary suburban home.
King Cobra (2016) is a crime and drama film directed by Justin Kelly, released on October 21, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Garrett Clayton, Christian Slater, Keegan Allen and James Franco. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 492 ratings.
- Director:
- Justin Kelly
- Writers:
- Justin Kelly
- Producers:
- James Franco, Scott Levenson, Vince Jolivette
- Cinematographer:
- Benjamin Loeb
- Composer:
- Tim Kvasnosky
- Production:
- Digital Ignition Entertainment, Yale Productions, SSS Entertainment, BondIt, Rabbit Bandini Productions
- Revenue:
- $81,757
- Status:
- Released
King Cobra (2016) Trailer
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King Cobra Videos & Clips
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King Cobra Cast & Crew
Main cast
Garrett Clayton
as Sean Paul Lockhart / Brent Corrigan
Christian Slater
as Stephen (Bryan Kocis)
Keegan Allen
as Harlow Cuadra
James Franco
as Joe Kerekes
Alicia Silverstone
as Janette
Molly Ringwald
as Amy
Spencer Rocco Lofranco
as Mikey
Sean Grandillo
as Caleb
Rosemary Howard
as La voisine bruyante
- Edward Crawford
Edward Crawford
as Tyson
Ron Simons
as Hardy
- Joe James
Joe James
as Tow Truck Driver
Key crew
Directed by Justin Kelly, written by Justin Kelly, produced by James Franco, Scott Levenson and Vince Jolivette.
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King Cobra Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 492 ratings.
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King Cobra – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Cobra online?
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King Cobra (2016) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in King Cobra?
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The main cast of King Cobra (2016) includes Garrett Clayton, Christian Slater, Keegan Allen, James Franco and Alicia Silverstone. The film was directed by Justin Kelly. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King Cobra released?
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King Cobra was released on October 21, 2016 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is King Cobra worth watching?
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King Cobra (2016) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 492 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for King Cobra?
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