The King Is Alive (2000) is a Drama film that follows stranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day and anxiety deepens, an idea emerges: why not stage a play. However the choice of King Lear only manages to plunge this disparate group of travelers into turmoil as they struggle to overcome both nature's wrath and their own morality. Currently, you can watch The King Is Alive on Philo. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 35 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.