King of the Hill
“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.
Where to watch King of the Hill in United States
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Where is King of the Hill streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About King of the Hill
King of the Hill is a 1993 English-language drama and history film directed by Steven Soderbergh. The cast is led by Jesse Bradford, Jeroen Krabbé, Lisa Eichhorn. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
King of the Hill was produced by Gramercy Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises, and Bona Fide Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 20, 1993, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Steven Soderbergh
- Writers
- Steven Soderbergh
- Release date
- August 20, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Gramercy Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises, Bona Fide Productions
King of the Hill cast & crew
King of the Hill was directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Steven Soderbergh.
The cast features Jesse Bradford as Aaron Kurlander, Jeroen Krabbé as Mr. Kurlander, Lisa Eichhorn as Mrs. Kurlander, Karen Allen as Miss Mathey, Spalding Gray as Mr. Mungo, and Elizabeth McGovern as Lydia.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cliff Martinez, cinematography is by Elliot Davis, and it was produced by Barbara Maltby and Ron Yerxa.
Is King of the Hill worth watching?
King of the Hill holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 169 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, King of the Hill is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch King of the Hill
King of the Hill isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of King of the Hill
Jesse Bradford
Aaron Kurlander
Jeroen Krabbé
Mr. Kurlander
Lisa Eichhorn
Mrs. Kurlander
Karen Allen
Miss Mathey
Spalding Gray
Mr. Mungo
Elizabeth McGovern
Lydia
Cameron Boyd
Sullivan
Adrien Brody
Lester
Joe Chrest
Ben
John McConnell
Patrolman Burns
Amber Benson
Ella McShane
Kristin Griffith
Mrs. McShane
King of the Hill — FAQs
▸Where can I watch King of the Hill in United States?
King of the Hill is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is King of the Hill in?
King of the Hill is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is King of the Hill?
King of the Hill runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is King of the Hill rated?
King of the Hill is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 169 ratings.
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