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King of the Hill

1993·Movie
1h 43min·PG-13
82
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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, growing up, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

When the world turns upside down, the trick is coming out on top.

Based on the Depression-era bildungsroman memoir of writer A. E. Hotchner, the film follows the story of a boy struggling to survive on his own in a hotel in St. Louis after his mother is committed to a sanatorium with tuberculosis. His father, a German immigrant and traveling salesman working for the Hamilton Watch Company, is off on long trips from which the boy cannot be certain he will return.
Depression EraComing-of-AgeClass StruggleFamily SeparationHistorical DramaResilienceSurvivalSt. LouisHotel Life

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream King of the Hill legally?

King of the Hill is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is King of the Hill worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is King of the Hill rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is King of the Hill?

1 h 43 min

King of the Hill runs 1 h 43 min.

Is King of the Hill based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on King of the Hill?

Critics89
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate King of the Hill higher (89) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was King of the Hill a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 15% of its budget.

What language is King of the Hill in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch King of the Hill?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for King of the Hill in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.