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Golf in the Kingdom

2011Movie1 h 26 minPG

Drama
20
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Metacritic130.5Rotten Tomatoes–37%

A wholesome, philosophical drama movie about sports and faith and meaning.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Life isn't about the game...It's about the journey.

In 1956, American philosophy student Michael Murphy is on his way to an ashram in India when he stops off in Scotland for one last game of golf. He meets a spirited pro who teaches him about golf and life, and how the two are beautifully intertwined.

Feels like

  • Spiritual Sports Drama
  • Philosophical Journey
  • Scottish Landscape Beauty
  • Inspirational Biopic
  • Golf as Metaphor for Life
  • Meditative Pacing
  • Wholesome & Uplifting
  • Historical Period Piece
  • Mindfulness & Presence

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Susan Streitfeld
Written by
Susan Streitfeld
Produced by
Mindy Affrime, Michelle Esrick
Music by
Evelyn Glennie, Ian Dean

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Facts

July 28, 2011 · 1 h 26 min · PG

Released
July 28, 2011
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Golf in the Kingdom?"

Questions about Golf in the Kingdom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Golf in the Kingdom?

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In the United States, Golf in the Kingdom is free with ads on Hoopla and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Golf in the Kingdom worth watching?

20
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 20 (IMDb 4.3 and Metacritic 13). Audiences rate it higher (28 out of 100) than critics (13).

Is Golf in the Kingdom okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Golf in the Kingdom?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.

Is Golf in the Kingdom plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (6 of 10) and character depth (5 of 10) more than on its plot.