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
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.
CAST (12)
Romane Bohringer
Catherine
David Calder
Charles
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Gina
David Bradley
Henry
Brion James
Ashley
Miles Anderson
Jack
Bruce Davison
Ray
Janet McTeer
Liz
PK
Peter Khubeke
Kanana
Chris Walker
Paul
Vusi Kunene
Moses
Lia Williams
Amanda
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (34 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
GENRES (1)
Drama