Kings of the Road
1976, German. Directed by Wim Wenders.
Itinerant projection-equipment repairman Bruno Winter and depressed hitchhiker Robert Lander - a doctor who has just been through a break-up with his wife and a half-hearted suicide attempt - travel along the Western side of the East-German border in a repair truck, visiting worn-out movie theaters, learning to communicate across their differences.
- Runtime
- 2h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Kings of the Road is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Wim WendersDirector
- Rüdiger VoglerBruno Winter
- Hanns ZischlerRobert Lander
- Lisa KreuzerPauline - Cashier
- Rudolf SchündlerRobert's Father
- Marquard BohmMan Who Lost His Wife
- Hans Dieter TrayerPaul - Garage Owner
- Franziska StömmerCinema Owner
- Patric KreuzerLittle Boy
- Wim WendersSpectator at Pauline's Theater (uncredited)
- Peter KaiserMasturbating Projectionist (uncredited)
- Michael WiedemannTeacher (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 4 March 1976
- Original title
- Im Lauf der Zeit
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Wim Wenders
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Kings of the Road: quick answers
What should I watch before Kings of the Road?
Watch Alice in the Cities (1974) and Wrong Move (1975) first.
Is Kings of the Road worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 153 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Kings of the Road?
Kings of the Road runs 177 minutes (2h 57m).
Does Kings of the Road have a post-credits scene?
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Kings of the Road parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Kings of the Road on?
Kings of the Road is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kings of the Road?
If you liked Kings of the Road, try Wrong Move, The Experiment, Scarecrow.
Who directed Kings of the Road?
Kings of the Road (1976) was directed by Wim Wenders and stars Rüdiger Vogler, Hanns Zischler, Lisa Kreuzer.