The King
2019, English. Directed by David Michôd.
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England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The King
The King is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- David MichôdDirector
- Timothée ChalametHal
- Joel EdgertonFalstaff
- Sean HarrisWilliam
- Tom Glynn-CarneyHotspur
- Lily-Rose DeppCatherine
- Thomasin McKenziePhilippa, Queen of Denmark
- Robert PattinsonThe Dauphin
- Ben MendelsohnKing Henry IV
- Andrew HavillArchbishop of Canterbury
- Dean-Charles ChapmanThomas
- Steven ElderDorset
- Edward AshleyCambridge
Details
- Released
- 11 October 2019
- Country
- Australia, United States of America
- Written by
- David Michôd, Joel Edgerton
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News & fan talk
What The King is based on
The King is based on Henry V, a dramatic work by William Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part 1, a 1597 dramatic work by William Shakespeare, and Henry IV, Part 2, a 1598 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.
Dramatic work
Henry V
By William Shakespeare
Dramatic work · 1597
Henry IV, Part 1
By William Shakespeare
Dramatic work · 1598
Henry IV, Part 2
By William Shakespeare
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The King: quick answers
Is The King worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 3,727 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The King?
The King runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does The King have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The King. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The King parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The King is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The King on?
The King is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The King?
If you liked The King, try Braveheart, Flyboys, Field of Lost Shoes.
Who directed The King?
The King (2019) was directed by David Michôd and stars Timothée Chalamet, Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris.
What is The King based on?
The King is based on Henry V, a dramatic work by William Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part 1, a 1597 dramatic work by William Shakespeare, and Henry IV, Part 2, a 1598 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.