California King
“Some dreams are too big. Some schemes are too stupid.”
Synopsis
When mattress store manager Perry's childhood crush, Lynette, announces she's leaving town, he panics. Desperate to prove himself, he and his reckless best friend, Wyatt, concoct a harebrained scheme to "rescue" her younger brother from a fake kidnapping--only to accidentally pull off a real one.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-16
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Travis "Taco" Bennett
Perry
Jimmy Tatro
Wyatt
Victoria Justice
Lynette
Joel McHale
Zane
Briana Price
Leila Forbes
Dan Davidson
Sheriff Martin Mills
Matt Koenig
Deputy Denver Frank
Christa Atkins
Brenda
Lehi Makisi Falepapalangi
Tiny
Melanie Haynes
Ms. Duvernay
Brock McKinney
Ryker Jean
Terence Goodman
Jessop Flag
Duy Beck
Garrett
Sean Sekino
Kenzo
Cooper Sutton
Twig
Dallas Foster
Young Perry
William Cummins
Young Wyatt
Kevin Changaris
Cal
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 25, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eli Stern
- Screenplay & Story
- Eli Stern
- Original Title
- California King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Vanishing Angle, Glickmania, Bombo Sports and Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eli Stern
Eli Stern
Jared Levy
Patrick Nelson Barnes
Jonathan Glickman, Dan Kagan, Bob Potter, Matt Miller, Gerry Pass
Department Leadership Roster
Eli Stern
Director
Eli Stern
Writer
Jonathan Glickman
Producer
Dan Kagan
Producer
Patrick Nelson Barnes
Editor
Melissa Mae
Production Design
Anna Hayes
Costume Design
Frank L. Bare II
Stunt Coordinator
Matt Miller
Producer
Gerry Pass
Producer
Jared Levy
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for California King.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring California King.
Movie Watch List
Hulu
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Movies Watched in 2026
MNR
***2025***
Similar Titles to California King
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.5
6.0
10.0
10.0
8.0
10.0
6.5
10.0
7.0
10.0
6.0
6.0
More Like California King
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About California King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is California King about?
When mattress store manager Perry's childhood crush, Lynette, announces she's leaving town, he panics. Desperate to prove himself, he and his reckless best friend, Wyatt, concoct a harebrained scheme to "rescue" her younger brother from a fake kidnapping--only to accidentally pull off a real one.
Who directed California King?
California King was directed by Eli Stern.
Who stars in California King?
The principal cast of California King includes Travis "Taco" Bennett, Jimmy Tatro, Victoria Justice, Joel McHale, Briana Price.
When was California King released and how long is it?
California King was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for California King?
California King holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).