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A King in New York

6.719571h 44mGMovieComedyDrama

A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebrity. Later, he's wrongly accused of being a Communist and gets caught up in subsequent HUAC hearings.

DirectorCharlie Chaplin
WriterCharlie Chaplin
ProducerCharlie Chaplin

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
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Cast · Directed by Charlie Chaplin

CCCharlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
King Shahdov
MAMaxine Audley
Maxine Audley
Queen Irene
JDJerry Desmonde
Jerry Desmonde
Prime Minister Voudel
OJOliver Johnston
Oliver Johnston
Ambassador Jaume
DADawn Addams
Dawn Addams
Ann Kay - TV Specialist
SJSidney James
Sidney James
Johnson - TV Advertiser
JIJoan Ingram
Joan Ingram
Mona Cromwell - Hostess
MCMichael Chaplin
Michael Chaplin
Rupert Macabee
JMJohn McLaren
John McLaren
Macabee Senior
PBPhil Brown
Phil Brown
Headmaster
HGHarry Green
Harry Green
Lawyer
RARobert Arden
Robert Arden
Liftboy

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A King in New York — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A King in New York?

A King in New York is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A King in New York on Netflix?

No, A King in New York is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

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