Kings of the Road (1976): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Kings of the Road
Director: Wim Wenders
Genre: Drama
Released: 1976
Duration: 176 min
Cast: Rüdiger Vogler, Hanns Zischler, Lisa Kreuzer, Rudolf Schündler, Marquard Bohm

What Kings of the Road Is About

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.

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What is Kings of the Road about?

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 can I watch Kings of the Road?

Kings of the Road is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Kings of the Road?

Kings of the Road runs for 176 minutes (2h 56m).

When did Kings of the Road come out?

Kings of the Road was released in 1976.

Who directed Kings of the Road?

Kings of the Road was directed by Wim Wenders.

Who stars in Kings of the Road?

Kings of the Road stars Rüdiger Vogler, Hanns Zischler, Lisa Kreuzer, Rudolf Schündler.

What is Kings of the Road's rating?

Kings of the Road holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 78 out of 100.