

King in the Wilderness
2018, English. Directed by Peter W. Kunhardt.
When his dream for American became a nightmare
A chronicle of the final chapters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, revealing a conflicted leader who faced an onslaught of criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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King in the Wilderness is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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- Released
- 22 January 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Chris Chuang
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King in the Wilderness runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
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Which OTT platform is King in the Wilderness on?
King in the Wilderness is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like King in the Wilderness?
If you liked King in the Wilderness, try Come See Me in the Good Light, Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God, I Am Heath Ledger.
Who directed King in the Wilderness?
King in the Wilderness (2018) was directed by Peter W. Kunhardt and stars Martin Luther King Jr., Joan Baez, Harry Belafonte.