---
title: "Night of the Kings"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/night-of-the-kings-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 660958
imdb_id: "tt8132778"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 89
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Night of the Kings (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/night-of-the-kings-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Night of the Kings is a drama film directed by Philippe Lacôte that explores the power of storytelling and resistance. The narrative centers on a young man who is sent to La Maca, a correctional facility located in the Ivorian forest that is ruled by its own inmates. According to prison tradition, the arrival of the red moon requires the Boss to designate a new Roman. The protagonist, a pickpocket named Koné Bakary, is chosen for this role and must tell a story to the other prisoners to survive. To avoid a grim fate, he begins to narrate the mystical life of a legendary outlaw known as Zama King. He is compelled to sustain his tale until dawn to appease his audience. By paying homage to the West African tradition of the griot, the film highlights how words can serve as a form of protection in the face of violence. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes and was released in the United States on February 26, 2021.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tele Quebec | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Philippe Lacôte
- **Networks / Studios**: Banshee Films, Peripheria Productions, Wassakara Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Koné Bakary** as *Roman*
- **Steve Tientcheu** as *Barbe Noire (Blackbeard)*
- **Digbeu Jean Cyrille** as *Demi-Fou (Half-Mad)*
- **Rasmané Ouédraogo** as *Soni*
- **Issaka Sawadogo** as *Nivaquine*
- **Denis Lavant** as *Silence*
- **Abdoul Karim Konaté** as *Lass*
- **Macel Anzian** as *Lame de Rasoir (Razor Blade)*
- **Gbazi Yves Landry** as *Sexy*
- **Umar Aïcha Lola** as *Albino Woman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Night of the Kings online?
Night of the Kings is currently available to watch or stream on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Night of the Kings worth watching?
Night of the Kings holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 89 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Night of the Kings and when was it released?
Night of the Kings is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Night of the Kings?
Night of the Kings was directed by Philippe Lacôte.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Night of the Kings — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/660958)
- [Night of the Kings (2020) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8132778/fullcredits/)
- [Night of the Kings (2021) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/night-of-the-kings/POsvyrzmWSZrielC6RB9T4/credits/)
- [Night of the Kings - Film at Lincoln Center](https://www.filmlinc.org/)

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