A Hologram for the King
2016, English. Directed by Tom Tykwer.
How far will you go? To find yourself.
Alan Clay, a struggling American businessman, travels to Saudi Arabia to sell a new technology to the King, only to be challenged by endless Middle Eastern bureaucracy, a perpetually absent monarch, and a suspicious growth on his back.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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A Hologram for the King is streaming on Lionsgate+ in India.
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- Released
- 22 April 2016
- Country
- Germany, United States of America, France, Mexico, Switzerland
- Written by
- Tom Tykwer
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $9.2M
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What A Hologram for the King is based on
A Hologram for the King is based on A Hologram for the King (2012) by Dave Eggers, published by McSweeney's.
2012
A Hologram for the King
By Dave Eggers
Published by McSweeney's
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A Hologram for the King: quick answers
Is A Hologram for the King worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 1,265 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Hologram for the King?
A Hologram for the King runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does A Hologram for the King have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Hologram for the King. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Hologram for the King parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Hologram for the King is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Hologram for the King on?
A Hologram for the King is streaming on Lionsgate+ in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Hologram for the King?
If you liked A Hologram for the King, try My Own Love Song, Hooking Up, SubUrbia.
Who directed A Hologram for the King?
A Hologram for the King (2016) was directed by Tom Tykwer and stars Tom Hanks, Sarita Choudhury, Sidse Babett Knudsen.
What is A Hologram for the King based on?
A Hologram for the King is based on A Hologram for the King (2012) by Dave Eggers, published by McSweeney's.