Movie

A Hologram for the King

“How far will you go? To find yourself.”

★ 5.8(1,230)20161h 38m

A Hologram for the King is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Tom Tykwer
Release date: 2016-04-22
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: Arabic
Box office: $9,169,507
Budget: $30,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Playtone

A Hologram for the King — trailer

About A Hologram for the King

A Hologram for the King is a 2016 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Tom Tykwer, starring Tom Hanks, Sarita Choudhury and Sidse Babett Knudsen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 1,230 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Hologram for the King in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Alan Clay, a struggling American businessman, travels to Saudi Arabia to sell a new technology to the King, only to be challenged by endless Middle Eastern bureaucracy, a perpetually absent monarch, and a suspicious growth on his back.

Cast

Tom Hanks

Alan Clay

Sarita Choudhury

Dr. Zahra Hakeem

Sidse Babett Knudsen

Hanne

Ben Whishaw

Dave

Tom Skerritt

Ron Clay

Tracey Fairaway

Kitty Clay

David Menkin

Brad

Omar Elba

Yousef

Jane Perry

Ruby Clay

Amira El Sayed

Maha

Christy Meyer

Cayley

Khalid Laith

Karim Al-Ahmad

Themes & keywords

saudi arabiagunlovedoctorlaptopselfie

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Hologram for the King in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, A Hologram for the King is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is A Hologram for the King on Netflix?+

A Hologram for the King is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is A Hologram for the King?+

A Hologram for the King has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in A Hologram for the King?+

A Hologram for the King stars Tom Hanks, Sarita Choudhury, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Ben Whishaw and Tom Skerritt.

When did A Hologram for the King come out?+

A Hologram for the King is a 2016 movie directed by Tom Tykwer.

What genre is A Hologram for the King?+

A Hologram for the King is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed A Hologram for the King?+

A Hologram for the King was directed by Tom Tykwer.