Stephen, the King (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1984, Stephen, the King is a drama, music and history film directed by Gábor Koltay, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. István, a király ("Stephen, the King") is a Hungarian rock opera written by Levente Szörényi (music) and János Bródy (lyrics), based on the life of Saint Stephen of Hungary. The storyline was based on the play Ezredforduló (Turn of the Millennium) by Miklós Boldizsár, who co-wrote the libretto. The opera was first staged in 1983 on an open-air stage in Budapest. This first performance was also made into a 1984 film, directed by Gábor Koltay, and its music released on an album. The musical became a smash hit and is still very popular in Hungary and among Hungarian minorities in neighboring countries.
Who’s in it. Stephen, the King stars László Pelsőczy as István, Miklós Varga as István (singing voice), Gyula Vikidál as Koppány and Katalin Berek as Sarolt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Stephen, the King has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stephen, the King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stephen, the King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stephen, the King (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stephen, the King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stephen, the King worth watching?
- Stephen, the King holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Stephen, the King?
- Stephen, the King stars László Pelsőczy, Miklós Varga, Gyula Vikidál, Katalin Berek and Bernadette Sára.
- When was Stephen, the King released?
- Stephen, the King was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.