Is King of Kings on BBC iPlayer UK?

Name: King of Kings
Director: Nicholas Ray
Genre: Drama
Released: 1961
Rating: 7
Cast: Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhan McKenna, Hurd Hatfield

Yes, King of Kings (1961) is currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer UK.

FilmPG-13

King of Kings(1961)

Drama

168 min

Last verified: 12/04/2026

7/10IMDb

80%Rotten Tomatoes

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Synopsis

The life and times of Jesus against a background of Roman paganism. Set in Palestine, depicts the Jews under Roman rule and their struggle for freedom under the leadership of Barabbas, the man who was spared while Jesus was crucif...

Director

Nicholas Ray

Cast

Jeffrey Hunter
Siobhan McKenna
Hurd Hatfield