

King Skate (2018)
Overview
The first feature-length documentary about the rise of skateboarding in Czechoslovakia presents a gripping tale of the search for freedom in a society stifled by the communist regime. Unique archive shots set to a driving punk soundtrack introduce us to the cult masters of the board and their never-ending party ride through the grey days of Normalization.
Where to watch King Skate
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | GuideDoc | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Ireland | GuideDoc | — | — |
| Germany | GuideDoc | — | — |
| Spain | GuideDoc | — | — |
| Italy | GuideDoc | — | — |
| Netherlands | GuideDoc | — | — |
| Poland | GuideDoc, DocAlliance Films | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists King Skate in 14 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is King Skate about?
The first feature-length documentary about the rise of skateboarding in Czechoslovakia presents a gripping tale of the search for freedom in a society stifled by the communist regime. Unique archive shots set to a driving punk soundtrack introduce us to the cult masters of the board and their never-ending party ride through the grey days of Normalization. King Skate is a Documentary movie, released on 2018-09-20, runtime 82 minutes.
Is King Skate worth watching?
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Where can I watch King Skate?
In the United Kingdom, King Skate streams on GuideDoc and can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Šimon Šafránek
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Sources
Details and the 5.3/10 rating from King Skate on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.