King Corn (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2007, King Corn is a documentary film directed by Aaron Woolf, running about 88 minutes. “You Are What You Eat.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. King Corn is a fun and crusading journey into the digestive tract of our fast food nation where one ultra-industrial, pesticide-laden, heavily-subsidized commodity dominates the food pyramid from top to bottom – corn. Fueled by curiosity and a dash of naiveté, two college buddies return to their ancestral home of Greene, Iowa to figure out how a modest kernel conquered America. With the help of some real farmers, oodles of fertilizer and government aide, and some genetically modified seeds, the friends manage to grow one acre of corn. Along the way, they unlock the hilarious absurdities and scary but hidden truths about America’s modern food system in this engrossing and eye-opening documentary.
Who’s in it. King Corn stars Ian Cheney as Himself, Curtis Ellis as Himself, Earl L. Butz as Himself and Michael Pollan as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, King Corn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $81.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Corn page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Corn 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 King Corn (2007)?
- In US, King Corn is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is King Corn worth watching?
- King Corn holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Corn?
- King Corn stars Ian Cheney, Curtis Ellis, Earl L. Butz and Michael Pollan.
- When was King Corn released?
- King Corn was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.