We Could Be King (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 2014, We Could Be King is a documentary film directed by Judd Ehrlich, running about 75 minutes.

What it’s about. Germantown and Martin Luther King High Schools were bitter rivals for over 40 years. This past year, a budget crisis caused Philadelphia to lay off over 4000 employees and close 37 schools, including Germantown High. Now Germantown must merge with their former rival, King. Against overwhelming odds, a 27-year old first time head coach and a new principal fight to inspire young men from difficult circumstances to come together and lift each other toward a better future.

Who’s in it. We Could Be King stars Ed Dunn as Himself, Dontae Angus as Himself, Kelly Cottle as Himself and Shariff Floyd as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, We Could Be King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fuse+ Amazon Channel 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 We Could Be King page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch We Could Be King (2014)?
In US, We Could Be King is available to stream on Fuse+ Amazon Channel, 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 We Could Be King worth watching?
We Could Be King holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in We Could Be King?
We Could Be King stars Ed Dunn, Dontae Angus, Kelly Cottle, Shariff Floyd and Salvatore Henderson.
When was We Could Be King released?
We Could Be King was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.