King of New York Genre Guide: Story, Cast and Movie Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to King of New York, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

King of New York (1990) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Not everyone who runs a city is elected.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Christopher Walken as Frank White; David Caruso as Dennis Gilley; Laurence Fishburne as Jimmy Jump; Victor Argo as Roy Bishop; Wesley Snipes as Thomas Flanigan; Janet Julian as Jennifer; Joey Chin as Larry Wong; Giancarlo Esposito as Lance
About King of New York
A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute the profits of his operations to New York's poor and lower classes in this stylish and ultra violent modern twist on Robin Hood.
More like King of New York
- Paid in Full
- Carlito's Way
- New Jack City
- Good Time
- Shot Caller
- Light Sleeper
- Righteous Kill
- Bound by Honor
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch King of New York?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of King of New York?
Christopher Walken as Frank White; David Caruso as Dennis Gilley; Laurence Fishburne as Jimmy Jump; Victor Argo as Roy Bishop; Wesley Snipes as Thomas Flanigan; Janet Julian as Jennifer; Joey Chin as Larry Wong; Giancarlo Esposito as Lance
Is this King of New York guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



