


King Rat at a glance
King Rat is a 1965 drama and war film, running 2h 14m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1965-10-27
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Director
- Bryan Forbes
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 84 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmWhen Singapore surrendered to the Japanese in 1942, the Allied POWs, mostly British but including a few Americans, were incarcerated in Changi prison. Among the American prisoners is Cpl. King, a wheeler-dealer who has managed to establish a pretty good life for himself in the camp. King soon forms a friendship with an upper-class British officer who is fascinated with King's enthusiastic approach to life.
Cast
14 names
George SegalCorporal King
James FoxPeter Marlowe
Tom CourtenayGrey
Patrick O'NealMax
James DonaldDr. Kennedy
John MillsSmedley-Taylor
Denholm ElliottLarkin
Leonard RossiterMcCoy
Joe TurkelDino
Todd ArmstrongTex
Gerald SimJones
Richard DawsonWeaver
John StandingDaven
John RonaneHawkinsQuestions about King Rat
Quick answersWhere can I watch King Rat in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, King Rat is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is King Rat suitable for children?
King Rat is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is King Rat about?
When Singapore surrendered to the Japanese in 1942, the Allied POWs, mostly British but including a few Americans, were incarcerated in Changi prison. Among the American prisoners is Cpl. King, a wheeler-dealer who has managed to establish a pretty good life for himself in the camp. King soon forms a friendship with…
How long is King Rat?
King Rat runs for 2h 14m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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