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King

6.619781 seasonTV SeriesDrama

The story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., stretching from his days as a Southern Baptist minister in the South of the 1950s until his assassination in Memphis in 1968.

DirectorAbby Mann
WriterAbby Mann
ProducersEdward S. Feldman·Paul Maslansky

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Feb 12, 1978 8.0
E2
Episode 2
Feb 13, 1978 8.0
E3
Episode 3
Feb 14, 1978 8.5

Cast · Directed by Abby Mann

PWPaul Winfield
Paul Winfield
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
CTCicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson
Coretta Scott King
TBTony Bennett
Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett
RBRoscoe Lee Browne
Roscoe Lee Browne
Philip Harrison
LCLonny Chapman
Lonny Chapman
Chief Frank Holloman
ODOssie Davis
Ossie Davis
Rev. Martin Luther King Sr.
CDCliff DeYoung
Cliff DeYoung
Robert F. Kennedy
AJAl Freeman Jr.
Al Freeman Jr.
Damon Lockwood
CGClu Gulager
Clu Gulager
William Sullivan
SHSteven Hill
Steven Hill
Stanley Levison
WJWilliam Jordan
William Jordan
John F. Kennedy
WKWarren J. Kemmerling
Warren J. Kemmerling
Lyndon Johnson

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King — streaming FAQ

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Is King on Netflix?

No, King is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is King on Amazon Prime Video?

No, King isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch King for free?

King isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in King?

King has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 1978.

Are all episodes of King out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of King are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of King?

No — King ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is King based on a true story?

Yes — King is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).