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DRAMA . 2000 . 1h 50m . 5.5/10

The King Is Alive_

"As the sand shifts... madness nears."

Stranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day and anxiety deepens, an idea emerges: why not stage a play. However the choice of King Lear only manages to plunge this disparate group of travelers into turmoil as they struggle to overcome both nature's wrath and their own morality.

Starring Romane Bohringer, David Calder, Jennifer Jason Leigh
5.5/10
Rating
1h 50m
Runtime
2000
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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As the sand shifts... madness nears.

Stranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day and anxiety deepens, an idea emerges: why not stage a play. However the choice of King Lear only manages to plunge this disparate group of travelers into turmoil as they struggle to overcome both nature's wrath and their own morality.

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Cast
Romane Bohringer stars as Catherine in The King Is Alive.
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Year context
The King Is Alive was released 26 years ago in 2000.
Overview
Stranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day a...
The King Is Alive is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 50m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Rating
5.5/10 (34 votes)

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What is The King Is Alive about?
Stranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day and anxiety deepens, an idea emerges: why not stage a play. However the choice of King Lear only manages to plunge this disparate group of travelers into turmoil as they struggle to overcome both nature's wrath and their own morality.
How long is The King Is Alive?
The King Is Alive has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in The King Is Alive?
The cast of The King Is Alive includes Romane Bohringer, David Calder, Jennifer Jason Leigh, David Bradley, Brion James.
What is the rating of The King Is Alive?
The King Is Alive has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 34 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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