The Kingmaker (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2019, The Kingmaker is a documentary film directed by Lauren Greenfield, running about 100 minutes. ““Perception is real, and the truth is not.”” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Documentary centering on the controversial political career of Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines whose behind-the-scenes influence of her husband Ferdinand's presidency rocketed her to the global political stage.
Who’s in it. The Kingmaker stars Imelda Marcos as Self, Etta Rosales as Self, Mary Ann Bunyl as Self and Mary Yturria as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Kingmaker has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kingmaker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kingmaker tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kingmaker (2019)?
- In US, The Kingmaker is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kingmaker worth watching?
- The Kingmaker holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Kingmaker?
- The Kingmaker stars Imelda Marcos, Etta Rosales, Mary Ann Bunyl, Mary Yturria and Beth Day Romulo.
- When was The Kingmaker released?
- The Kingmaker was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.