The King Is Alive poster

The King Is Alive (2000)

Movie ★ 5.5 110 min

Drama

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 King Lear only manages to plunge this disparate group of travelers into turmoil as they struggle to overcome both nature's wrath and their own morality.

Kristian Levring Director Anders Thomas Jensen Writer Kristian Levring Writer

▶ Play

Quick facts

Released
May 11, 2000
Runtime
110 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0208911
Language
,

Themes

Cast

Romane Bohringer Romane Bohringer Catherine David Calder David Calder Charles Jennifer Jason Leigh Jennifer Jason Leigh Gina David Bradley David Bradley Henry Brion James Brion James Ashley Miles Anderson Miles Anderson Jack Bruce Davison Bruce Davison Ray Janet McTeer Janet McTeer Liz Peter Khubeke Kanana Chris Walker Chris Walker Paul Vusi Kunene Vusi Kunene Moses Lia Williams Lia Williams Amanda

More Like This

More like The King Is Alive ›
A Far Off Place 1993 ★ 6.2
The Deer King 2021 ★ 6.8
Emperor 2020 ★ 7.6
Escape 2024 ★ 7.3
Sahara 2005 ★ 5.9
To the Lake 2019 ★ 7.3
Sirāt 2025 ★ 6.9
Man in the Wilderness 1971 ★ 6.3
Away 2019 ★ 6.5
The Dresser 2015 ★ 6.2
Green Fish 1997 ★ 6.9
The Sand Castle 2024 ★ 5.6

Also Worth Watching

Salomé 2013
The Young One 1960
Zulu 2013
Scarecrow 1973
The Zero Theorem 2013
Lorelei 2020
Hunting Season 2025
The Unforgivable 2021
The Congress 2013
Jane Got a Gun 2015
Man with No Past 2025
Rogue Agent 2022
Black Snake Moan 2006
Gracie 2007
The Sheltering Sky 1990
Hands of Stone 2016
Goodbye June 2025
Exotica 1994

Frequently asked questions

What is The King Is Alive about?
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 King Lear only manages to plunge this disparate group of travelers into turmoil as they struggle to overcome both nature's wrath and their own morality.
Who directed The King Is Alive?
The King Is Alive was directed by Kristian Levring.
Who stars in The King Is Alive?
The King Is Alive stars Romane Bohringer, David Calder, Jennifer Jason Leigh, David Bradley.
When was The King Is Alive released?
The King Is Alive is a 2000 drama film.
Where can I watch The King Is Alive?
You can watch The King Is Alive with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.