Kings of the Road
Director: Wim Wenders
Itinerant projection-equipment repairman Bruno Winter and depressed hitchhiker Robert Lander - a doctor who has just been through a break-up with his wife and a half-hearted suicide attempt - travel along the Western side of the East-German border in a repair truck, visiting worn-out movie theaters, learning to communicate across their differences.
Where to Watch
Criterion ChannelCast
Rüdiger Vogler
Bruno Winter
Hanns Zischler
Robert Lander
Lisa Kreuzer
Pauline - Cashier
Rudolf Schündler
Robert's Father
Marquard Bohm
Man Who Lost His Wife
Hans Dieter Trayer
Paul - Garage Owner
Franziska Stömmer
Cinema Owner
Patric Kreuzer
Little Boy
Wim Wenders
Spectator at Pauline's Theater (uncredited)
Peter Kaiser
Masturbating Projectionist (uncredited)
Michael Wiedemann
Teacher (uncredited)
In brief
Kings of the Road (1976) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.4/10 from 150 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 57min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Kings of the Road online?
Kings of the Road is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Kings of the Road?
Kings of the Road runs 177 minutes (2h 57min).
What rating does Kings of the Road have?
Kings of the Road has an average rating of 7.4/10 based on 150 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Kings of the Road from?
Kings of the Road was released in 1976.
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