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The Man Who Would Be King (1975)
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📖 Story
Tired of life as soldiers, Peachy Carnehan and Danny Dravot travel to the isolated land of Kafiristan, where they are ultimately embraced by the people and revered as rulers. After a series of misunderstandings, the natives come to believe that Dravot is a god, but he and Carnehan can't keep up their deception forever.
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Worth tryingFast-paced
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneCharacter-driven
ExperienceDetail-driven engagement
What to expect from this title?Expect an easy, fast-moving watch built for direct fun more than layered tension or emotional weight.
Easy to enter quicklyBuilt for quick funClear and accessible mood
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Suitable for family viewing with some guidance.
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Best suited forParental guidance
Content levelModerate content
GuidanceBetter with parental guidance
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Serious themes
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Viewer insight The Man Who Would Be King is a 1975 film in the Adventure / Drama category from United Kingdom, United States. Directed by John Huston. Starring Sean Connery and Michael Caine. Runtime: about 129 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available.
Genre: Adventure / Drama, Released in 1975, Original language: English, Production: United Kingdom, United States, Runtime: about 129 minutes, Starring Sean Connery and Michael Caine.
Runtime
129 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom, United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Sean Connery
Daniel Dravot
Michael Caine
Peachy Carnehan
Christopher Plummer
Rudyard Kipling
Saeed Jaffrey
Billy Fish
Doghmi Larbi
Ootah
Jack May
District Commissioner
Karroom Ben Bouih
Kafu Selim
Mohammad Shamsi
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Albert Moses
Ghulam
Paul Antrim
Mulvaney
Graham Acres
Officer
Shakira Caine
Roxanne
Nadia Atbib
Dancer (uncredited)
Yvonne Ocampo
Dancer (uncredited)
Director: John Huston
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1What is movie The Man Who Would Be King (1975)?
It is a movie released in 1975 within the Adventure, Drama category.
2What is the story of The Man Who Would Be King?
The Man Who Would Be King (1975) is a movie in the Adventure, Drama category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch The Man Who Would Be King online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store.
4What is the rating of The Man Who Would Be King?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 708 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Man Who Would Be King?
Its runtime is about 129 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Man Who Would Be King best suited for?
A grounded dramatic watch where the emotional payoff grows scene by scene and feels strongest once it settles in.
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