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Death and the King's Horseman

10.020232h 33mMovieDramaHistory

In British-occupied Nigeria, a Yoruba king, the Alafin, has died, and it is the duty of his horseman, Elesin, to accompany him into the afterlife. While lustily enjoying the pleasures of this world, Elesin proudly anticipates his…

DirectorTawiah M'Carthy
WriterWole Soyinka

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Cast · Directed by Tawiah M'Carthy

ASAnthony Santiago
Anthony Santiago
Elesin
AUAmaka Umeh
Amaka Umeh
Praise-Singer
GAGraham Abbey
Graham Abbey
Simon Pilkings
KAKwaku Adu-Poku
Kwaku Adu-Poku
Olunde
AAAkosua Amo-Adem
Akosua Amo-Adem
Iyaloja
MBMaev Beaty
Maev Beaty
Jane Pilkings
JLJosue Laboucane
Josue Laboucane
The Prince
PM
Pulga Muchochoma
Joseph/Drummer
NN
Ngabo Nabea
Sergeant Amusa
BABola Aiyeola
Bola Aiyeola
Adedoja
CA
Celia Aloma
Olabisi
IB
Isi Bhakhomen
Omosalewa

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Death and the King's Horseman — streaming FAQ

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No, Death and the King's Horseman is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Marquee TV and Kanopy.

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