The Man Who Would Be King
1975, English. Directed by John Huston.
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Tired of life as soldiers, Peachy Carnehan and Danny Dravot travel to the isolated land of Kafiristan, where they are ultimately embraced by the people and revered as rulers. After a series of misunderstandings, the natives come to believe that Dravot is a god, but he and Carnehan can't keep up their deception forever.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The Man Who Would Be King
The Man Who Would Be King is streaming on Sony Pictures in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 3 December 1975
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- John Huston, Gladys Hill, Rudyard Kipling
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $13K
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What The Man Who Would Be King is based on
The Man Who Would Be King is based on The Man Who Would Be King, an 1888 short story.
Short story · 1888
The Man Who Would Be King
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The Man Who Would Be King: quick answers
Is The Man Who Would Be King worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 751 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man Who Would Be King?
The Man Who Would Be King runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does The Man Who Would Be King have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man Who Would Be King. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man Who Would Be King parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Man Who Would Be King is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Man Who Would Be King on?
The Man Who Would Be King is streaming on Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man Who Would Be King?
If you liked The Man Who Would Be King, try Dark of the Sun, Gold, Tenzing.
Who directed The Man Who Would Be King?
The Man Who Would Be King (1975) was directed by John Huston and stars Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer.
What is The Man Who Would Be King based on?
The Man Who Would Be King is based on The Man Who Would Be King, an 1888 short story.