The American King
2020, English. Directed by Adah Obekba.
In 2020, a mysterious Priestess arrives in the USA to fulfill a 400 year old Prophecy: to choose an American King (Akon) who will rebuild an ancient African Kingdom . The CIA scrambles to find information for the President, leading to the unraveling of the most guarded Secret about the founding of the USA. The President running for re-election, has to decide if he can Make Africa Great Again.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The American King is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Cineverse in India.
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- Released
- 29 October 2020
- Written by
- Adah Obekpa
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The American King runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
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Which OTT platform is The American King on?
The American King is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Cineverse in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The American King?
If you liked The American King, try Ricky Gervais: Armageddon, Louis C.K.: Oh My God, Cotton Comes to Harlem.
Who directed The American King?
The American King (2020) was directed by Adah Obekba and stars Akon, Steve Izant, Andrew Howard.