King Ubu (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2004, King Ubu is a comedy and drama film directed by Piotr Szulkin, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A grotesque Shakespearean tale of Ubu who comes to power in a bloody way. When his absurd reforms fail and the treasury gets empty, Ubu and his flatterers start implementing terror across the country.
Who’s in it. King Ubu stars Jan Peszek as Ubu, Katarzyna Figura as Ubica, Marek Siudym as Michał Fiodorowicz and Jerzy Trela as car Aleksy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, King Ubu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Ubu page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Ubu tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Ubu (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King Ubu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King Ubu worth watching?
- King Ubu holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Ubu?
- King Ubu stars Jan Peszek, Katarzyna Figura, Marek Siudym, Jerzy Trela and Bogdan Kalus.
- When was King Ubu released?
- King Ubu was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.