Movie

A King in New York

“The King of Comedians!”

★ 6.7(236)19571h 44m

A King in New York is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Charlie Chaplin
Release date: 1957-09-12
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Charles Chaplin Productions

A King in New York — trailer

About A King in New York

A King in New York is a 1957 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Charlie Chaplin, starring Charlie Chaplin, Maxine Audley and Jerry Desmonde. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 236 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A King in New York in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebrity. Later, he's wrongly accused of being a Communist and gets caught up in subsequent HUAC hearings.

Cast

Charlie Chaplin

King Shahdov

Maxine Audley

Queen Irene

Jerry Desmonde

Prime Minister Voudel

Oliver Johnston

Ambassador Jaume

Dawn Addams

Ann Kay - TV Specialist

Sidney James

Johnson - TV Advertiser

Joan Ingram

Mona Cromwell - Hostess

Michael Chaplin

Rupert Macabee

John McLaren

Macabee Senior

Phil Brown

Headmaster

Harry Green

Lawyer

Robert Arden

Liftboy

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A King in New York in United States?+

In United States, you can stream A King in New York on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is A King in New York on Netflix?+

A King in New York is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is A King in New York?+

A King in New York has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in A King in New York?+

A King in New York stars Charlie Chaplin, Maxine Audley, Jerry Desmonde, Oliver Johnston and Dawn Addams.

When did A King in New York come out?+

A King in New York is a 1957 movie directed by Charlie Chaplin.

What genre is A King in New York?+

A King in New York is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed A King in New York?+

A King in New York was directed by Charlie Chaplin.