If I Were King

Where to Watch If I Were King (1938)

1938Movie"His Love-Making Was as Dangerous as His Sword-Play"

Looking to watch 'If I Were King' on your TV, phone, or tablet? Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Frank Lloyd-directed movie via subscription can be a challenge, so we here at Moviefone want to take the pressure off.

Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'If I Were King' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'If I Were King' right now, here are some details about the Paramount Pictures adventure flick.

Released September 28th, 1938, 'If I Were King' stars Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Frances Dee, Ellen Drew The NR movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 41 min, and received a user score of 67 (out of 100) on TMDb, which put together reviews from 10 knowledgeable users.

You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "King Louis XI masquerades as a commoner in Paris, seeking out the treachery he is sure lurks in his kingdom. At a local tavern, he overhears the brash poet François Villon extolling why he would be a better king. Annoyed yet intrigued, the King bestows on Villon the title of Grand Constable. Soon Villon begins work and falls for a lovely lady-in-waiting, but then must flee execution when the King turns on him." .

'If I Were King' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on September 28th, 1938