Night of the Kings
2021, French. Directed by Philippe Lacôte.
A film about resistance and the power of words in the face of violence.
A young man is sent to "La Maca," a prison in the middle of the Ivorian forest ruled by its inmates. As tradition goes with the rising of the red moon, he is designated by the Boss to be the new "Roman" and must tell a story to the other prisoners. Learning what fate awaits him, he begins to narrate the mystical life of the legendary outlaw named "Zama King" and has no choice but to make his story last until dawn.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Night of the Kings
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Cast & crew
- Philippe LacôteDirector
- Koné BakaryRoman
- Steve TientcheuBarbe Noire (Blackbeard)
- Digbeu Jean CyrilleDemi-Fou (Half-Mad)
- Rasmané OuédraogoSoni
- Issaka SawadogoNivaquine
- Denis LavantSilence
- Abdoul Karim KonatéLass
- Macel AnzianLame de Rasoir (Razor Blade)
- Gbazi Yves LandrySexy
- Umar Aïcha LolaAlbino Woman
- Marie-Josée NénéHélène
- Stéphane SebimeKoby
Details
- Released
- 26 February 2021
- Original title
- La Nuit des rois
- Country
- Canada, Cote D'Ivoire, France
- Written by
- Philippe Lacôte
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Night of the Kings: quick answers
Is Night of the Kings worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Night of the Kings?
Night of the Kings runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Night of the Kings have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Night of the Kings. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Night of the Kings parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Night of the Kings yet.
Which OTT platform is Night of the Kings on?
Night of the Kings isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Night of the Kings?
If you liked Night of the Kings, try Salomé, Brother, Hands of Stone.
Who directed Night of the Kings?
Night of the Kings (2021) was directed by Philippe Lacôte and stars Koné Bakary, Steve Tientcheu, Digbeu Jean Cyrille.