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The Kingdom

2007Movie1 h 50 minR

Thriller
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic566.9Rotten Tomatoes51%76%

A brutally violent, tense thriller movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

How do you stop an enemy who isn't afraid to die?

A team of U.S. government agents is sent to investigate the bombing of an American facility in the Middle East.

Feels like

  • Geopolitical Thriller
  • Visceral Action
  • Counter-Terrorism Procedural
  • High-Stakes Investigation
  • Cultural Friction
  • Tense Atmosphere
  • Realistic Violence
  • Bureaucratic Intrigue
  • Middle East Setting

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Peter Berg
Written by
Matthew Michael Carnahan
Produced by
Michael Mann, Scott Stuber, Tim Smythe
Music by
Danny Elfman

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Facts

August 22, 2007 · 1 h 50 min · R

Released
August 22, 2007
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Action, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic
Made in
Germany, United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$87 million
Available in
94 countries

Tropes

Obstructive Bureaucrat, No-Holds-Barred Beatdown, Bittersweet Ending +9

  • Obstructive Bureaucrat
  • No-Holds-Barred Beatdown
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • The Atoner
  • Hostage Video
  • Trojan Ambulance
  • Sir Swears-a-Lot
  • Beauty Is Never Tarnished
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • Imperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship Academy
  • Sergeant Rock
  • Missing Mom

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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

Questions about The Kingdom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Kingdom?

PhiloStarz

In the United States, The Kingdom streams on Philo and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is The Kingdom worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (54).

Is The Kingdom plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Kingdom use?

Obstructive BureaucratNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownBittersweet EndingThe AtonerHostage VideoTrojan AmbulanceSir Swears-a-LotBeauty Is Never TarnishedBig Damn HeroesImperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship AcademySergeant RockMissing Momand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Obstructive Bureaucrat, No-Holds-Barred Beatdown, and Bittersweet Ending.