Where to watch King Rat (1965) tonight
King Rat (1965) runs 2 h 14 min and averages 7.1 from 84 TMDB members. When Singapore surrendered to the Japanese in 1942, the Allied POWs, mostly British but including a few Americans, were incarcerated in Changi prison. Among the American prisoners is Cpl. King, a wheeler-dealer who has managed to establish a pretty good life for himself in the camp. King soon forms a friendship with an upper-class British officer who is fascinated with King's enthusiastic approach to life.
- Runtime
- 2 h 14 min — ends 10:14 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- no US certification listed
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Released
- October 27, 1965
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 from 84 votes
- Director
- Bryan Forbes
- Starring
- George Segal, James Fox, Tom Courtenay, Patrick O'Neal
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is King Rat?
- King Rat is 2 h 14 min long (134 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:14 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is King Rat rated?
- TMDB lists no US age certification for King Rat.
- Is King Rat a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream King Rat?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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