Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
A blacksmith navigates epic, gritty holy wars and political intrigue, leading to a bittersweet and suspenseful destiny.
After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
How intense is Kingdom of Heaven?
Kingdom of Heaven has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Kingdom of Heaven feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittysuspensefulatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Kingdom of Heaven
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Is Kingdom of Heaven for you?
Is Kingdom of Heaven scary?
No. Kingdom of Heaven is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Kingdom of Heaven gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Kingdom of Heaven sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Kingdom of Heaven OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Kingdom of Heaven?
Kingdom of Heaven runs 2h 24m.
Where can I stream Kingdom of Heaven?
Kingdom of Heaven is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Kingdom of Heaven have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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