Kingdom of Heaven
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Overview
After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
Director / Creator
Ridley Scott
Writers
William Monahan
Top Cast
About Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
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Overview
Kingdom of Heaven (2005) is a Action, History, and War film from United Kingdom and Germany. the film was directed by Ridley Scott from a screenplay by William Monahan. It runs 2 hours and 24 minutes and was produced primarily in English and Arabic.
What it's about
After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
Cast and crew
The film stars Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, and Liam Neeson in supporting roles. Writing credits go to William Monahan, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Kingdom of Heaven holds a rating of 7.3/10 based on 351,061 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 39%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 63/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 5 wins & 15 nominations total. These numbers place Kingdom of Heaven within the broader landscape of Action and History cinema from 2005, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Kingdom of Heaven is currently available to stream with a subscription on Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Kingdom of Heaven is worth knowing
If you enjoy Action or History films, Kingdom of Heaven offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2005 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how action evolved during that period. Performances from Orlando Bloom and Eva Green are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Kingdom of Heaven on your watchlist for later.
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