The Deer King
2021, Japanese. Directed by Masayuki Miyaji & Masashi Ando.
Fight to survive.
Following a brutal war, former soldier Van toils in a mine controlled by the ruling empire. One day, his solitary existence is upended when a pack of wild dogs carrying a deadly and incurable disease attack, leaving only Van and a young girl named Yuna as survivors. Finally free, the pair seek out a simple existence in the countryside but are pursued by nefarious forces. Intent on protecting Yuna at all costs, Van must uncover the true cause of the plague ravaging the kingdom—and its possible cure.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 113 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Deer King
The Deer King isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Masayuki MiyajiDirector
- Masashi AndoDirector
- Shinichi TsutsumiVan (voice)
- Ryoma TakeuchiHohsalle (voice)
- Anne WatanabeSae (voice)
- Hisui KimuraYuna (voice)
- Yoshito YasuharaTourim (voice)
- Tessyo GendaKing Akafa (voice)
- Tomomichi NishimuraKenoi (voice)
- Toru SakuraiMakokan (voice)
- Shinshu FujiOrphan (voice)
- Atsushi AbeYotaru (voice)
- Yutaka AoyamaUtalu (voice)
- Satoshi HinoShikan (voice)
Details
- Released
- 28 October 2021
- Original title
- 鹿の王 ユナと約束の旅
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Taku Kishimoto
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What The Deer King is based on
The Deer King is based on The Deer King, a 2014 novel by Nahoko Uehashi.
Novel · 2014
The Deer King
By Nahoko Uehashi
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Deer King: quick answers
Is The Deer King worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 113 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Deer King?
The Deer King runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Deer King have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Deer King. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Deer King parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Deer King is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Deer King on?
The Deer King isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Deer King?
If you liked The Deer King, try Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 1 Wandering; Agateram, Strings, The Girl from the Other Side.
Who directed The Deer King?
The Deer King (2021) was directed by Masayuki Miyaji and Masashi Ando and stars Shinichi Tsutsumi, Ryoma Takeuchi, Anne Watanabe.
What is The Deer King based on?
The Deer King is based on The Deer King, a 2014 novel by Nahoko Uehashi.