Kingdom (2019)
A crown prince fights a zombie plague and political conspiracy in a relentless, gritty, and bleak medieval Korea.
In this zombie thriller set in Korea's medieval Joseon dynasty which has been defeated by corruption and famine, a mysterious rumor of the king’s death spreads, as does a strange plague that renders the infected immune to death and hungry for flesh. The crown prince, fallen victim to a conspiracy, sets out on a journey to unveil the evil scheme and save his people.
How intense is Kingdom?
Kingdom is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Kingdom feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittybleakepic
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Kingdom
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Kingdom for you?
Is Kingdom scary?
Yes, properly. Kingdom is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Kingdom gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Kingdom sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Kingdom OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Kingdom?
Kingdom is streaming on Netflix.
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