---
title: "Tiny Tim: King for a Day"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tiny-tim-king-for-a-day-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 722918
imdb_id: "tt9099174"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 78
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Tiny Tim: King for a Day (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tiny-tim-king-for-a-day-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tiny Tim: King for a Day is a 2020 Swedish biographical film about musician Tiny Tim. The film was directed by Johan von Sydow and features Weird Al Yankovic in a narrator role. Additional cast members include Jonas Mekas and Richard Barone. The movie explores the story of the outcast Herbert Khaury and his rise to stardom as Tiny Tim. Considered either a freak or a genius, Tiny Tim left no one unaffected. The story of his improbable rise to stardom is described as the ultimate fairytale, mirroring the story of his downfall. For a brief time, the shy and truly unusual outsider artist was the biggest star in the world. The film was released on August 23, 2020, at the Fantasia International Film Festival, and has a runtime of one hour and eighteen minutes, incorporating animation, documentary, and music genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Johan von Sydow
- **Networks / Studios**: Momento Film, Sekvenca, Indie Film AS

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tiny Tim** as *Himself (Archival Footage)*
- **'Weird Al' Yankovic** as *Narrator*
- **Jonas Mekas** as *Himself*
- **D. A. Pennebaker** as *Himself*
- **Wavy Gravy** as *Himself*
- **Justin A. Martell** as *Himself*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Tiny Tim: King for a Day online?
Tiny Tim: King for a Day is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Tiny Tim: King for a Day worth watching?
Tiny Tim: King for a Day holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Animation, Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Tiny Tim: King for a Day and when was it released?
Tiny Tim: King for a Day is a feature film with a runtime of 78 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Tiny Tim: King for a Day?
Tiny Tim: King for a Day was directed by Johan von Sydow.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tiny Tim: King for a Day — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/722918)
- [Tiny Tim: King for a Day - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiny_Tim:_King_for_a_Day)
- [Tiny Tim: King for a Day (2020) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/722918-tiny-tim-king-for-a-day/cast)
- [Tiny Tim: King for a Day (2020) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9099174/)
- [Tiny Tim: King for a Day - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/tiny-tim-king-for-a-day/cast/2030445723/)
- [Tiny Tim: King for a Day credits - Metacritic](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/tiny-tim-king-for-a-day/credits/)

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