The King
“The rise of a king, the fall of an empire.”
Synopsis
A cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set against the 2016 American election, The King takes a musical road trip across the country in Elvis Presley's 1963 Rolls Royce.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
THE KING - Official Trailer HD - Oscilloscope LaboratoriesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-22
Top Cast
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Alec Baldwin
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Tony Brown
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James Carville
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Maggie Clifford
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Chuck D
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Radney Foster
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Patricia Gaines
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Mary Gauthier
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Emmylou Harris
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John Hiatt
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George Klein
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Greil Marcus
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Justin Merrick
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Mike Myers
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Jerry Schilling
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Earlice Taylor
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Immortal Technique
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Linda Thompson
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 88 DaysCannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 22, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 18, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$163K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Jarecki
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher St. John, Eugene Jarecki
- Original Score
- Robert Miller, Martin Slattery, Antony Genn
- Original Title
- The King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $163K
- Production Studios
- Charlotte Street Films, Ghost in the Machine, Oscilloscope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Jarecki
Christopher St. John, Eugene Jarecki
Robert Miller, Martin Slattery, Antony Genn
Taylor Krauss, Étienne Sauret, Christopher Frierson, Tom Bergmann
Laura Israel, Simon Barker, Alex Bingham
Christopher St. John, Georgina Hills, Steven Soderbergh, Christopher Frierson, David Atlan Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher St. John
Writer
Christopher St. John
Producer
Taylor Krauss
Director of Photography
Georgina Hills
Producer
Christopher Frierson
Producer
Eugene Jarecki
Producer
David Kuhn
Producer
Eugene Jarecki
Director
Eugene Jarecki
Writer
Laura Israel
Editor
Simon Barker
Editor
Alex Bingham
Editor
Èlia Gasull Balada
Editor
Étienne Sauret
Director of Photography
Christopher Frierson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The King.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The King about?
A cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set against the 2016 American election, The King takes a musical road trip across the country in Elvis Presley's 1963 Rolls Royce.
Who directed The King?
The King was directed by Eugene Jarecki.
Who stars in The King?
The principal cast of The King includes Alec Baldwin, Tony Brown, James Carville, Maggie Clifford, Chuck D.
When was The King released and how long is it?
The King was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did The King make at the box office?
The King grossed $163K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King was composed by Robert Miller, Martin Slattery, Antony Genn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The King?
The King holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).