The King Who Fooled Hitler
2019, English. Directed by Paul Elston.
In a tale of double agents and decoys, this documentary reveals, for the first time, the story of King George VI's elaborate ruse to divert German attention away from the Normandy landings in 1944.
- Runtime
- 0h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The King Who Fooled Hitler
The King Who Fooled Hitler is streaming on fuboTV and PBS Documentaries in India.
fuboTV
PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelAvailability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Paul ElstonDirector
- Helen McCroryNarrator (voice)
- Richard J. AldrichSelf - University of Warwick
- Rory CormacSelf - Associate Professor, Nottingham University
- King George VI of the United KingdomSelf (archive footage)
- Neville ChamberlainSelf (archive footage)
- Winston ChurchillSelf (archive footage)
- Caroline ErskineSelf - Daughter of Sir Alan Lascelles
- Adolf HitlerSelf - Führer und Reichskanzler (archive footage)
- Dwight D. EisenhowerSelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 5 May 2019
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Paul Elston
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The King Who Fooled Hitler
The Untold History Of The United States
2012 · 8.2/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Unknown Known
2013 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Cover-Up
2025 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Red Army
2015 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
2019 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Princess
2022 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Soviet Story
2008 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ronaldo
2015 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The War on Democracy
2007 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Night Will Fall
2014 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The King Who Fooled Hitler: quick answers
Is The King Who Fooled Hitler worth watching?
The King Who Fooled Hitler doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The King Who Fooled Hitler?
The King Who Fooled Hitler runs 44 minutes (0h 44m).
Does The King Who Fooled Hitler have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The King Who Fooled Hitler. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The King Who Fooled Hitler parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The King Who Fooled Hitler yet.
Which OTT platform is The King Who Fooled Hitler on?
The King Who Fooled Hitler is streaming on fuboTV and PBS Documentaries in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The King Who Fooled Hitler?
If you liked The King Who Fooled Hitler, try The Untold History Of The United States, The Unknown Known, Cover-Up.
Who directed The King Who Fooled Hitler?
The King Who Fooled Hitler (2019) was directed by Paul Elston and stars Helen McCrory, Richard J. Aldrich, Rory Cormac.