The First King
2019, Latin. Directed by Matteo Rovere.
A timeless story of love, blood, and conflict.
Romulus and Remus, two shepherds and loyal brothers, end up taking part to a journey that will lead one of them to be the founder of the greatest nation ever seen. However, the fate of the chosen one will pass from killing his own brother.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Latin
- Rated
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The First King is streaming on fuboTV in India.
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Details
- Released
- 31 January 2019
- Original title
- Il primo re
- Country
- Belgium, Italy
- Written by
- Matteo Rovere, Francesca Manieri, Filippo Gravino
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $2.4M
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The First King: quick answers
Is The First King worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 1,142 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The First King?
The First King runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does The First King have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The First King. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The First King parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The First King yet.
Which OTT platform is The First King on?
The First King is streaming on fuboTV in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The First King?
If you liked The First King, try The Fall of the Roman Empire, Quo Vadis, Atlantis: End of a World, Birth of a Legend.
Who directed The First King?
The First King (2019) was directed by Matteo Rovere and stars Alessandro Borghi, Alessio Lapice, Fabrizio Rongione.