The White King
2016, English. Directed by Alex Helfrecht & Jörg Tittel.
The hardest thing to break is the human spirit.
Djata is a care-free 12-year-old growing up in a brutal dictatorship shut off from the outside world. When the government imprisons his father, Peter, and Djata and his mother Hannah are labeled traitors, the boy will not rest until he sees his father again.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 18 June 2016
- Country
- Hungary, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Alex Helfrecht, Jörg Tittel
- Budget
- $2.5M
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What The White King is based on
The White King is based on The White King, a 2005 novel by György Dragomán, published by Magvető.
Novel · 2005
The White King
By György Dragomán
Published by Magvető
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The White King: quick answers
Is The White King worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.3/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The White King?
The White King runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The White King have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The White King. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The White King parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The White King yet.
Which OTT platform is The White King on?
The White King isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The White King?
If you liked The White King, try 1984, Nineteen Eighty-Four, The Handmaid's Tale.
Who directed The White King?
The White King (2016) was directed by Alex Helfrecht and Jörg Tittel and stars Lorenzo Allchurch, Agyness Deyn, Fiona Shaw.
What is The White King based on?
The White King is based on The White King, a 2005 novel by György Dragomán, published by Magvető.