Movie

The King Is Alive

“As the sand shifts... madness nears.”

★ 5.6(36)20001h 50m

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Good to know

Director: Kristian Levring
Release date: 2000-05-11
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: Zentropa Entertainments

The King Is Alive — trailer

About The King Is Alive

The King Is Alive is a 2000 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Kristian Levring, starring Romane Bohringer, David Calder and Jennifer Jason Leigh. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 36 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The King Is Alive in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Stranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day and anxiety deepens, an idea emerges: why not stage a play. However the choice of King Lear only manages to plunge this disparate group of travelers into turmoil as they struggle to overcome both nature's wrath and their own morality.

Cast

Romane Bohringer

Catherine

David Calder

Charles

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Gina

David Bradley

Henry

Brion James

Ashley

Miles Anderson

Jack

Bruce Davison

Ray

Janet McTeer

Liz

Peter Khubeke

Kanana

Chris Walker

Paul

Vusi Kunene

Moses

Lia Williams

Amanda

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The King Is Alive in New Zealand?+

The King Is Alive is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The King Is Alive on Netflix?+

The King Is Alive is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The King Is Alive?+

The King Is Alive has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in The King Is Alive?+

The King Is Alive stars Romane Bohringer, David Calder, Jennifer Jason Leigh, David Bradley and Brion James.

When did The King Is Alive come out?+

The King Is Alive is a 2000 movie directed by Kristian Levring.

What genre is The King Is Alive?+

The King Is Alive is Drama film.

Who directed The King Is Alive?+

The King Is Alive was directed by Kristian Levring.