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The Kingdom

1994Movie4 h 35 min

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

A deeply unsettling, eccentric drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Story

A baptism of fear awaits you.

At The Kingdom, Denmark's most technologically advanced hospital, a number of strange and otherworldly events begin occurring, much to the dismay of its doctors and patients. A ghostly ambulance appears and disappears, the voice of a little girl calls to a patient in an elevator shaft, and a doctor's fetus begins growing at an alarming rate.

Feels like

  • Cult Classic
  • Hospital Horror
  • Dark Comedy
  • Supernatural Mystery
  • Surreal
  • Unsettling Atmosphere
  • Character-Driven
  • Psychological Drama
  • Danish Cinema
  • Bizarre

Cast

24 of 61

Crew

Directed by
Lars von Trier, Morten Arnfred
Written by
Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel
Produced by
Ole Reim
Music by
Joachim Holbek

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 24, 1994 · 4 h 35 min · Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
November 24, 1994
Runtime
4 h 35 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Original language
Danish
Also spoken
Swedish
Made in
Denmark, Sweden
Budget
$2 million
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Cool Old Lady, Fish out of Water, The Dragon +9

  • Cool Old Lady
  • Fish out of Water
  • The Dragon
  • A Father to His Men
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Jurisdiction Friction
  • No-Holds-Barred Beatdown
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Meaningful Echo
  • Meaningful Name
  • Bash Brothers
  • Named After Someone Famous

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Kingdom?"

Questions about The Kingdom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Kingdom?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Kingdom worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.2).

Is there a sequel to The Kingdom?

  1. The Kingdom (1994)
  2. The Kingdom II (1998)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Kingdom II (1998).

Will The Kingdom scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Can I half-watch The Kingdom?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 8 for complexity.

Is The Kingdom in English?

DanishSwedish

No, it was made in Danish, with some Swedish.

What tropes does The Kingdom use?

Cool Old LadyFish out of WaterThe DragonA Father to His MenWould Hurt a ChildJurisdiction FrictionNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownChekhov's GunMeaningful EchoMeaningful NameBash BrothersNamed After Someone Famousand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Cool Old Lady, Fish out of Water, and The Dragon.