# Where to watch The American King (2020) in the UK

> The American King (2020) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2020  
**Runtime:** 76 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 3.0/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T15:22:06.129Z)  

## Synopsis

In 2020, a mysterious Priestess arrives in the USA to fulfill a 400 year old Prophecy: to choose an American King (Akon) who will rebuild an ancient African Kingdom . The CIA scrambles to find information for the President, leading to the unraveling of the most guarded Secret about the founding of the USA. The President running for re-election, has to decide if he can Make Africa Great Again.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20American%20King&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20American%20King&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/The%20American%20King)
- [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20American%20King&i=instant-video)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20American%20King)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20American%20King&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20American%20King&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20American%20King)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20American%20King+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20American%20King)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20American%20King&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20American%20King&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20American%20King)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20American%20King+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The American King in the UK?**

The American King (2020) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent The American King?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The American King?**

Yes. The American King can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is The American King on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The American King is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/825813/the-american-king-2020
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/sLiRtqtpUSAzkBUDfHLr7lMfB3T.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/825813/the-american-king-2020.json

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