A King in New York
1957, English. Directed by Charlie Chaplin.
The King of Comedians!
A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebrity. Later, he's wrongly accused of being a Communist and gets caught up in subsequent HUAC hearings.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 245 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A King in New York
A King in New York is streaming on Lionsgate Play in India.
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Cast & crew
- Charlie ChaplinDirector
- Charlie ChaplinKing Shahdov
- Maxine AudleyQueen Irene
- Jerry DesmondePrime Minister Voudel
- Oliver JohnstonAmbassador Jaume
- Dawn AddamsAnn Kay - TV Specialist
- Sidney JamesJohnson - TV Advertiser
- Joan IngramMona Cromwell - Hostess
- Michael ChaplinRupert Macabee
- John McLarenMacabee Senior
- Phil BrownHeadmaster
- Harry GreenLawyer
- Robert ArdenLiftboy
Details
- Released
- 12 September 1957
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Charlie Chaplin
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A King in New York: quick answers
Is A King in New York worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 245 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A King in New York?
A King in New York runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does A King in New York have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A King in New York. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A King in New York parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A King in New York is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A King in New York on?
A King in New York is streaming on Lionsgate Play in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A King in New York?
If you liked A King in New York, try Landline, A Futile and Stupid Gesture, Playing God.
Who directed A King in New York?
A King in New York (1957) was directed by Charlie Chaplin and stars Charlie Chaplin, Maxine Audley, Jerry Desmonde.