Best on Max: A King in New York Watch and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to A King in New York, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Charlie Chaplin as King Shahdov; Maxine Audley as Queen Irene; Jerry Desmonde as Prime Minister Voudel; Oliver Johnston as Ambassador Jaume; Dawn Addams as Ann Kay - TV Specialist; Sidney James as Johnson - TV Advertiser; Joan Ingram as Mona Cromwell - Hostess; Michael Chaplin as Rupert Macabee
About A King in New York
A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebrity. Later, he's wrongly accused of being a Communist and gets caught up in subsequent HUAC hearings.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A King in New York?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of A King in New York?
Charlie Chaplin as King Shahdov; Maxine Audley as Queen Irene; Jerry Desmonde as Prime Minister Voudel; Oliver Johnston as Ambassador Jaume; Dawn Addams as Ann Kay - TV Specialist; Sidney James as Johnson - TV Advertiser; Joan Ingram as Mona Cromwell - Hostess; Michael Chaplin as Rupert Macabee
Is this A King in New York guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



