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The Forgotten Kingdom

2013·Movie
1h 41min·NR
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and wondrous

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family, fantasy, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A young man reluctantly embarks on a journey to his ancestral land of Lesotho to bury his estranged father, and finds himself drawn to the mystical beauty and hardships of the people and the land he had forgotten.
African FolktalesComing of AgeCultural HeritageFather-Son RelationshipSpiritual JourneyAncestral LandsMagical RealismPersonal DiscoveryRedemption

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Forgotten Kingdom legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Forgotten Kingdom worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Forgotten Kingdom rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Forgotten Kingdom?

1 h 41 min

The Forgotten Kingdom runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Forgotten Kingdom?

Critics86
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate The Forgotten Kingdom higher (86) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Forgotten Kingdom in?

EnglishSouthern Sotho

It was made in English, with some Southern Sotho. Produced in Lesotho, South Africa, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Forgotten Kingdom?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Forgotten Kingdom in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.