Farewell to the King
1989, English. Directed by John Milius.
In the midst of war, one man vanished into the jungle, and emerged as king.
An American soldier who escapes the execution of his comrades by Japanese soldiers in Borneo during WWII becomes the leader of a personal empire among the headhunters in this war story told in the style of Joseph Conrad and Rudyard Kipling. The American is reluctant to rejoin the fight against the Japanese on the urging of a British commando team but conducts a war of vengeance when the Japanese attack his adopted people.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Farewell to the King
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Details
- Released
- 3 March 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Milius
- Budget
- $16M
- Box office
- $2.4M
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What Farewell to the King is based on
Farewell to the King is based on L'Adieu au Roi (1969) by Pierre Schoendoerffer.
1969
L'Adieu au Roi
By Pierre Schoendoerffer
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Farewell to the King: quick answers
Is Farewell to the King worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Farewell to the King?
Farewell to the King runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Farewell to the King have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Farewell to the King. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Farewell to the King parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Farewell to the King is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Farewell to the King on?
Farewell to the King isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 March 1989. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Farewell to the King?
If you liked Farewell to the King, try Force 10 from Navarone, Missing in Action, Legionnaire.
Who directed Farewell to the King?
Farewell to the King (1989) was directed by John Milius and stars Nick Nolte, Nigel Havers, Marilyn Tokuda.
What is Farewell to the King based on?
Farewell to the King is based on L'Adieu au Roi (1969) by Pierre Schoendoerffer.