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The King Is Alive

5.520001h 50mRMovieDrama

Stranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day and anxiety deepens, an idea emerges: why not stage a play. However the choice of…

DirectorKristian Levring
WritersWilliam Shakespeare·Anders Thomas Jensen
ProducersSvend Abrahamsen·Christopher Ball

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PhiloPhilo
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Cast · Directed by Kristian Levring

RBRomane Bohringer
Romane Bohringer
Catherine
DCDavid Calder
David Calder
Charles
JLJennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Gina
DBDavid Bradley
David Bradley
Henry
BJBrion James
Brion James
Ashley
MAMiles Anderson
Miles Anderson
Jack
BDBruce Davison
Bruce Davison
Ray
JMJanet McTeer
Janet McTeer
Liz
PK
Peter Khubeke
Kanana
CWChris Walker
Chris Walker
Paul
VKVusi Kunene
Vusi Kunene
Moses
LWLia Williams
Lia Williams
Amanda

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The King Is Alive — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The King Is Alive?

The King Is Alive is streaming on Philo in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The King Is Alive on Netflix?

No, The King Is Alive is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo.

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No, The King Is Alive isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Philo instead.

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The King Is Alive is available on Philo in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.