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The King

8.019621h 32mMovieDrama

The film takes place at the junction of the two eras of Meiji and Taisho. Sakata Sankichi, an uneducated zori sandal maker, becomes a professional shogi player through his genius shogi skills and lives a fanatically devoted shogi game…

DirectorDaisuke Itō
WriterDaisuke Itō

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Cast · Directed by Daisuke Itō

RMRentaro Mikuni
Rentaro Mikuni
Sankichi Sakata
CAChikage Awashima
Chikage Awashima
YMYoshiko Mita
Yoshiko Mita
HMHideo Murata
Hideo Murata
SCSonny Chiba
Sonny Chiba
MHMikijiro Hira
Mikijiro Hira
THTokue Hanazawa
Tokue Hanazawa
RKRyōsuke Kagawa
Ryōsuke Kagawa
TTTaiji Tonoyama
Taiji Tonoyama
TSTsûsai Sugawara
Tsûsai Sugawara
AT
Akira Tani
TKTakashi Kanda
Takashi Kanda

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The King — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The King?

The King isn't streaming anywhere in Philippines yet.

Is The King on Netflix?

No, The King is not on Netflix in Philippines as of November 2026.

Is The King on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch The King for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for The King?

The King hasn't started streaming in Philippines yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 11, 1963. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.