The King Is Alive (2000)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The King Is Alive
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo | — | — |
| Sweden | — | Blockbuster, SF Anytime | SF Anytime |
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What is The King Is Alive about?
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. The King Is Alive is a Drama movie, released on 2000-05-11, runtime 110 minutes.
Is The King Is Alive worth watching?
TMDB users rate The King Is Alive 5.5 out of 10 from 37 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The King Is Alive?
In the United States, The King Is Alive streams on Philo. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Kristian Levring
Cast
- Romane Bohringer as Catherine
- David Calder as Charles
- Jennifer Jason Leigh as Gina
- David Bradley as Henry
- Brion James as Ashley
- Miles Anderson as Jack
- Bruce Davison as Ray
- Janet McTeer as Liz
- Peter Khubeke as Kanana
- Chris Walker as Paul
- Vusi Kunene as Moses
- Lia Williams as Amanda
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