The King(2018)
The rise of a king, the fall of an empire.
The King Synopsis
A cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set against the 2016 American election, The King takes a musical road trip across the country in Elvis Presley's 1963 Rolls Royce.
The King (2018) is a documentary film directed by Eugene Jarecki, released on June 22, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Alec Baldwin, Tony Brown, James Carville and Maggie Clifford. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Eugene Jarecki
- Writers:
- Christopher St. John, Eugene Jarecki
- Producers:
- Christopher St. John, Georgina Hills, Christopher Frierson
- Cinematographer:
- Taylor Krauss
- Production:
- Charlotte Street Films, Ghost in the Machine, Oscilloscope
- Revenue:
- $162,589
- Status:
- Released
The King (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The King before you stream it.
The King Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alec Baldwin
as Self
- Tony Brown
Tony Brown
as Self
James Carville
as Self
Maggie Clifford
as Self
Chuck D
as Self
- Radney Foster
Radney Foster
as Self
- Patricia Gaines
Patricia Gaines
as Self
Mary Gauthier
as Self
Emmylou Harris
as Self
Ethan Hawke
as Self
John Hiatt
as Self
- George Klein
George Klein
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Eugene Jarecki, written by Christopher St. John and Eugene Jarecki, produced by Christopher St. John, Georgina Hills and Christopher Frierson.
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The King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 31 ratings.
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The King – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The King online?
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The King (2018) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and to rent or buy from 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 The King?
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The main cast of The King (2018) includes Alec Baldwin, Tony Brown, James Carville, Maggie Clifford and Chuck D. The film was directed by Eugene Jarecki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The King released?
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The King was released on June 22, 2018 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The King worth watching?
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The King (2018) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The King?
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Yes. The official The King trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.