Though the plot feels rather contrived, the ensemble acting in this Dogme 95 film is good.
Read Critics Reviews
More
Certified fresh picks
New TV Tonight
-
100% -
81% -
-- -
-- -
-- -
-- -
-- -
-- -
-- -
--
Most Popular TV on RT
-
83% -
67% -
76% -
100% -
92% -
72% -
97% -
76% -
81% -
95%
More
Certified fresh pick
Columns
Guides
-
100 Best New Action Movies of 2025
Link to 100 Best New Action Movies of 2025 -
100 Best New Horror Movies of 2025
Link to 100 Best New Horror Movies of 2025
Hubs
-
What to Watch: In Theaters and On Streaming
Link to What to Watch: In Theaters and On Streaming -
Awards Tour
Link to Awards Tour
RT News
-
Visiting The First Steps Of Marvel’s Fantastic Four
Link to Visiting The First Steps Of Marvel’s Fantastic Four -
Movie Re-Release Calendar 2025: Your Guide to Movies Back In Theaters
Link to Movie Re-Release Calendar 2025: Your Guide to Movies Back In Theaters
The King Is Alive

Where to Watch
The King Is Alive
Watch The King Is Alive with a subscription on AMC+.
What to Know
Critics Reviews
Audience Reviews
My Rating
Cast & Crew
More Like This
Photos
The King Is Alive
Movie Info
-
Director -
Kristian Levring -
Producer -
Patricia Kruijer , Vibeke Windeløv -
Screenwriter -
Anders Thomas Jensen , Kristian Levring , William Shakespeare -
Distributor -
IFC Films -
Production Co -
Good Machine , Newmarket Capital Group , Nordic Film & TV Fund -
Rating -
R (Language|Sexuality) -
Genre -
Drama -
Original Language -
English -
Release Date (Theaters) -
May 11, 2000, Wide -
Box Office (Gross USA) -
$103.5K -
Runtime -
1h 48m -
Sound Mix -
Dolby Stereo , Surround