The Kingdom (2007)
US agents navigate a foreign land, hunting bombers in a tense, gritty, and brisk thriller.
A team of U.S. government agents is sent to investigate the bombing of an American facility in the Middle East.
How intense is The Kingdom?
The Kingdom is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Kingdom feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefultense
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Kingdom
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Kingdom for you?
Is The Kingdom scary?
Only a little. The Kingdom has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Kingdom gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Kingdom sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Kingdom OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Kingdom?
The Kingdom runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream The Kingdom?
The Kingdom is streaming on Starz and YouTube (free).
Does The Kingdom have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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