King Rat
1965, English. Directed by Bryan Forbes.
They Made the Toughest Among Them... King!
When Singapore surrendered to the Japanese in 1942, the Allied POWs, mostly British but including a few Americans, were incarcerated in Changi prison. Among the American prisoners is Cpl. King, a wheeler-dealer who has managed to establish a pretty good life for himself in the camp. King soon forms a friendship with an upper-class British officer who is fascinated with King's enthusiastic approach to life.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 27 October 1965
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bryan Forbes
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What King Rat is based on
King Rat is based on King Rat (1962) by James Clavell.
1962
King Rat
By James Clavell
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King Rat: quick answers
Is King Rat worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is King Rat?
King Rat runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does King Rat have a post-credits scene?
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King Rat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is King Rat on?
King Rat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like King Rat?
If you liked King Rat, try The One That Got Away, Time Limit, Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst.
Who directed King Rat?
King Rat (1965) was directed by Bryan Forbes and stars George Segal, James Fox, Tom Courtenay.
What is King Rat based on?
King Rat is based on King Rat (1962) by James Clavell.