The Bastard King
2022, French. Directed by Owen Prümm.
The Bastard King chronicles the life of a lion from cub to King - battling against an unimaginable enemy that is ravaging a world where blood is becoming easier to find than water. This unique story challenges traditional storytelling - serving as an allegory for endangered species - and our very own fate
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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- Released
- 22 March 2022
- Original title
- Le Roi Bâtard
- Country
- France, Austria, Germany
- Written by
- Andy Briggs, Antoine Le Bos, Owen Prümm
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How long is The Bastard King?
The Bastard King runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is The Bastard King on?
The Bastard King isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 March 2022. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bastard King?
If you liked The Bastard King, try African Cats, The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos, Ghost Elephants.
Who directed The Bastard King?
The Bastard King (2022) was directed by Owen Prümm and stars David Oyelowo, JoeyStarr.