The Kingdom(1994)
Riget
A baptism of fear awaits you.
The Kingdom Synopsis
At The Kingdom, Denmark's most technologically advanced hospital, a number of strange and otherworldly events begin occurring, much to the dismay of its doctors and patients. A ghostly ambulance appears and disappears, the voice of a little girl calls to a patient in an elevator shaft, and a doctor's fetus begins growing at an alarming rate.
The Kingdom (1994) is a drama, fantasy, horror and mystery film directed by Lars von Trier, released on November 24, 1994 with a runtime of 4h 35m. It stars Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Kirsten Rolffes, Holger Juul Hansen and Søren Pilmark. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 260 ratings.
- Director:
- Lars von Trier
- Writers:
- Niels Vørsel, Lars von Trier
- Producers:
- Ole Reim
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Kress
- Composer:
- Joachim Holbek
- Production:
- DR, SVT
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Kingdom (1994) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Kingdom before you stream it.
The Kingdom Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ernst-Hugo Järegård
as Stig Helmer
Kirsten Rolffes
as Sigrid Drusse
Holger Juul Hansen
as Einar Moesgaard
Søren Pilmark
as Jørgen Krogshøj
Ghita Nørby
as Rigmor Mortensen
Jens Okking
as Bulder Harly Drusse
Otto Brandenburg
as Hansen
Annevig Schelde Ebbe
as Mary Krüger
Baard Owe
as Palle Bondo
Birgitte Raaberg
as Judith Petersen
Peter Mygind
as Morten 'Mogge' Moesgaard
Vita Jensen
as Watcher #1
Key crew
Directed by Lars von Trier, written by Niels Vørsel and Lars von Trier, produced by Ole Reim.
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The Kingdom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 260 ratings.
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The Kingdom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Kingdom online?
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The Kingdom (1994) is available to stream on FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Kingdom?
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The main cast of The Kingdom (1994) includes Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Kirsten Rolffes, Holger Juul Hansen, Søren Pilmark and Ghita Nørby. The film was directed by Lars von Trier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Kingdom released?
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The Kingdom was released on November 24, 1994 and runs for 4h 35m.
Is The Kingdom worth watching?
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The Kingdom (1994) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 260 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Kingdom?
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Yes. The official The Kingdom trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.