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title: "The Kingmaker"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-kingmaker-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 618265
imdb_id: "tt5105734"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 31
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Kingmaker (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-kingmaker-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Kingmaker.
Year: 2019.
Genre: Documentary.
Director/Writer: Lauren Greenfield.
Subject: Imelda Marcos (former first lady of the Philippines).
Plot details:
Focuses on her controversial political career.
Her behind-the-scenes influence during her husband Ferdinand's presidency propelled her to the global political stage.
Focuses on the Marcos family's efforts to rehabilitate their image and return to political power.
Includes her plans to see her son, Bongbong, become President.
Runtime: 1h 40m.
Rating: R.
US Release Date: 11/08/2019.
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        The Kingmaker is a 2019 documentary film. Written and directed by Lauren Greenfield, the film has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes and is rated R

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | None | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Foxtel Now, DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lauren Greenfield
- **Networks / Studios**: Showtime Documentary Films, Artemis Rising, Evergreen Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Imelda Marcos** as *Self*
- **Etta Rosales** as *Self*
- **Mary Ann Bunyl** as *Self*
- **Mary Yturria** as *Self*
- **Beth Day Romulo** as *Self*
- **Tony Parkinson** as *Self*
- **Frank Yturria** as *Self*
- **Remedios Tradio** as *Self*
- **Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.** as *Self*
- **Sandro Marcos** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Kingmaker online?
The Kingmaker is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Kingmaker worth watching?
The Kingmaker holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 31 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Kingmaker and when was it released?
The Kingmaker is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Kingmaker?
The Kingmaker was directed by Lauren Greenfield.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Kingmaker — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/618265)
- [The Kingmaker (2019) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5105734/fullcredits/)
- [The Kingmaker (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kingmaker_(film))
- [The Kingmaker (2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/618265-the-kingmaker/cast)
- [The Kingmaker (2019) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-kingmaker/aBTVQWglTp74aYRNPRajX7/credits/)
- [The Kingmaker (2019) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-kingmaker/credits)

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