King Cobra (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1999, King Cobra is a horror and science fiction film directed by David Hillenbrand, running about 93 minutes. “It moves without sound... thirty feet of pure venom” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 30 feet of pure terror is the result of an experimental drug used in a biochemical lab and this mutated nightmare is pure evil! Half-African cobra and half-diamondback, he's 30 feet long with a giant appetite for terror.
Who’s in it. King Cobra stars Pat Morita as Nick Hashimoto, Scott Hillenbrand as Dr. Brad Kagen, Casey Fallo as Jo Biddle and Hoyt Axton as Mayor Ed Biddle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, King Cobra has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Cobra page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Cobra tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Cobra (1999)?
- In US, King Cobra is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is King Cobra worth watching?
- King Cobra holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Cobra?
- King Cobra stars Pat Morita, Scott Hillenbrand, Casey Fallo, Hoyt Axton and Joseph Ruskin.
- When was King Cobra released?
- King Cobra was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.