King Rat (1965)
Overview
When Singapore surrendered to the Japanese in 1942, the Allied POWs, mostly British but including a few Americans, were incarcerated in Changi prison. Among the American prisoners is Cpl. King, a wheeler-dealer who has managed to establish a pretty good life for himself in the camp. King soon forms a friendship with an upper-class British officer who is fascinated with King's enthusiastic approach to life.
Where to watch King Rat
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists King Rat in 33 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is King Rat about?
When Singapore surrendered to the Japanese in 1942, the Allied POWs, mostly British but including a few Americans, were incarcerated in Changi prison. Among the American prisoners is Cpl. King, a wheeler-dealer who has managed to establish a pretty good life for himself in the camp. King soon forms a friendship with an upper-class British officer who is fascinated with King's enthusiastic approach to life. King Rat is a Drama, War movie, released on 1965-10-27, runtime 134 minutes.
Is King Rat worth watching?
TMDB users rate King Rat 7.1 out of 10 from 84 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch King Rat?
In the United States, King Rat is free to watch on YouTube Free and Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Bryan Forbes
Cast
- George Segal as Corporal King
- James Fox as Peter Marlowe
- Tom Courtenay as Grey
- Patrick O'Neal as Max
- James Donald as Dr. Kennedy
- John Mills as Smedley-Taylor
- Denholm Elliott as Larkin
- Leonard Rossiter as McCoy
- Joe Turkel as Dino
- Todd Armstrong as Tex
- Gerald Sim as Jones
- Richard Dawson as Weaver
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Sources
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