All the King's Men (1949)
Kernel Score: 78% · 237 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama
Released: 1949-11-16
Runtime: 109 minutes
Where to watch All the King's Men
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A man of humble beginnings and honest intentions rises to power by nefarious means. Along for the wild ride are an earnest reporter, a heretofore classy society girl, and a too-clever-for-her-own-good political flack.
All the King's Men parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that All the King's Men is a classic drama about political corruption, featuring a political assassination and depictions of a politician's moral decline.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a political assassination and corrupt political maneuvering as key plot elements.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- John Ireland as Jack Burden
- Broderick Crawford as Willie Stark
- Joanne Dru as Anne Stanton
- John Derek as Tom Stark
- Mercedes McCambridge as Sadie Burke
- Shepperd Strudwick as Adam Stanton
- Ralph Dumke as Tiny Duffy
- Anne Seymour as Mrs. Lucy Stark
- Katherine Warren as Mrs. Burden
- Raymond Greenleaf as Judge Monte Stanton
All the King's Men FAQ
Is All the King's Men good?
All the King's Men has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 237 audience ratings.
Where can I watch All the King's Men?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is All the King's Men OK for kids?
All the King's Men is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that All the King's Men is a classic drama about political corruption, featuring a political assassination and depictions of a politician's moral decline.
What movies are like All the King's Men?
If you liked All the King's Men, try Ace in the Hole, Richard Jewell, A Face in the Crowd and The Perfect Dictatorship.