King of California is a 2007 comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike Cahill. The movie premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. It follows Charlie, a mentally unstable person recently released from a mental institution, who firmly believes that there is treasure buried underneath a local Costco store. His teenage daughter Miranda, although reluctant, joins her father in search of this supposed treasure. Thus begins a heartfelt story of a daughter hoping to reconnect with her father.
Here’s how you can watch and stream King of California via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video and Peacock.
Is King of California available to watch via streaming?
Yes, King of California is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock.
Initially skeptical, Miranda finds herself joining in Charlie’s questionable antics to give him one last shot at accomplishing his dreams. Together, they embark on an adventure that involves breaking into the Costco after hours, drilling through the floor, and diving into a smelly underground river. Will they find the treasure, or is it all just a wild goose chase? The movie is directed by Mike Cahill and was well-received by critics and audiences alike for its stellar performance by the two leads, and its depiction of mental illness and how it affects a family.
King of California stars Michael Douglas as Charlie and Evan Rachel Wood as Miranda, in the leading roles. Other cast members include Allisyn Ashley Arm, Willis Burks II, Laura Kachergus, Paul Lieber, and many more.
Watch King of California streaming via Amazon Prime Video
King of California is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
Amazon Prime Video, a streaming video service by Amazon houses a wide array of films, TV shows, live TV, sports, and documentaries. Some Amazon Prime Video Originals that you might enjoy are The Terminal List, Reacher, The Man in the High Castle, Mozart in the Jungle, and Transparent.
You can watch the film via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
- $14.99 per month or $139 per year with an Amazon Prime membership
- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
Amazon Prime is the online retailer’s paid service that provides fast shipping and exclusive sales on products, so the membership that includes both this service and Prime Video is the company’s most popular offering. However, you can also opt to subscribe to Prime Video separately.
Watch King of California streaming via Peacock
King of California is available to watch on Peacock.
Peacock, the subscription-based streaming platform is the home to popular sitcoms and shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Modern Family, Parks and Recreations, Downton Abbey, and Saturday Night Live to name a few!
You can watch the film via Peacock by following these steps:
- Go to PeacockTV.com
- Click ‘Get Started’
- Choose your payment plan
- $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year (premium)
- $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year (premium plus
- Create your account
- Enter your payment details
Peacock’s Premium account provides access to over 80,000+ hours of TV, movies, and sports, including current NBC and Bravo Shows, along with 50 always-on channels. Premium Plus is the same plan but with no ads (save for limited exclusions), along with allowing users to download select titles and watch them offline and providing access to your local NBC channel live 24/7.
King of California’s official synopsis is as follows:
“Charlie gets released from an insane asylum and moves in with Miranda, the young daughter he left behind. Charlie believes that there is treasure hidden beneath the local Costco, so he puts together a plan to unearth the loot. By convincing Miranda to quit her job at McDonald’s and instead work at the wholesale store, he is able to obtain a key. Although Miranda is skeptical, she helps her father with his irrational quest.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
