Life of a King
2013, English. Directed by Jake Goldberger.
The endgame is the only thing that'll set you free.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch Life of a King
Life of a King is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Peacock Premium in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 June 2013
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Scott, Jake Goldberger, Dan Wetzel
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Life of a King: quick answers
Is Life of a King worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 221 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Life of a King?
Life of a King runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Life of a King have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Life of a King. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Life of a King parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Life of a King is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Life of a King on?
Life of a King is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Peacock Premium in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life of a King?
If you liked Life of a King, try All Day and a Night, Hardball, Sergio.
Who directed Life of a King?
Life of a King (2013) was directed by Jake Goldberger and stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Malcolm M. Mays, Kevin Hendricks.