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The King

6.020061h 45mRMovieDramaThriller

When Elvis Valderez is honourably discharged from the Navy, he heads to the small Texas town of Corpus Christi, where he introduces himself to Pastor David Sandow, his long-lost father, soon becoming a stalwart member of the church.

DirectorJames Marsh
WritersJames Marsh·Milo Addica
ProducersEdward R. Pressman·John Schmidt

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Cast · Directed by James Marsh

GBGael García Bernal
Gael García Bernal
Elvis Valderez
WHWilliam Hurt
William Hurt
Pastor David Sandow
PJPell James
Pell James
Malerie
PDPaul Dano
Paul Dano
Paul
LHLaura Harring
Laura Harring
Twyla
DADerek Alvarado
Derek Alvarado
Scoot
MPMonica Peña
Monica Peña
Brothel Manager
MAMilo Addica
Milo Addica
Bruno
HL
Hudson Lee Long
Old Man with Hungry Dog
CS
Cliff Stephens
Salesman
MPMarco Perella
Marco Perella
Chairman
BCBrady Coleman
Brady Coleman
Clown

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The King — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The King?

The King is streaming on Plex in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The King on Netflix?

No, The King is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Plex.

Is The King on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The King isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Plex instead.

Where can I watch The King for free?

The King is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Australia.