The Man Who Would Be King (1975) movie poster

The Man Who Would Be King (1975)

"Adventure in all its glory!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 75%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 94% (RT: 97%, MC: 91) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureDrama

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Runtime
2h 9m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.5/10 (696 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
97%
Metacritic
91
Cast
Sean Connery as Daniel Dravot
Michael Caine as Peachy Carnehan
Christopher Plummer as Rudyard Kipling
Saeed Jaffrey as Billy Fish
Doghmi Larbi as Ootah
Jack May as District Commissioner
Karroom Ben Bouih as Kafu Selim
Most people think so. 75% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 696 votes. Critics gave it 94%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of The Man Who Would Be King was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • During production of The Man Who Would Be King, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

The Man Who Would Be King is a 1975 adventure, drama film directed by John Huston. 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.

The film has been rated by 696 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a adventure film, The Man Who Would Be King delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Man Who Would Be King (1975) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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