King of the Hill(1993)
When the world turns upside down, the trick is coming out on top.
King of the Hill Synopsis
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.
King of the Hill (1993) is a drama and history film directed by Steven Soderbergh, released on August 20, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Jesse Bradford, Jeroen Krabbé, Lisa Eichhorn and Karen Allen. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 171 ratings.
- Director:
- Steven Soderbergh
- Writers:
- Steven Soderbergh, A. E. Hotchner
- Producers:
- Barbara Maltby, Ron Yerxa, Albert Berger
- Cinematographer:
- Elliot Davis
- Composer:
- Cliff Martinez
- Production:
- Gramercy Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises, Bona Fide Productions
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,214,231
- Status:
- Released
King of the Hill (1993) Trailer
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King of the Hill Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Elizabeth McGovern
as Lydia
- Cameron Boyd
Cameron Boyd
as Sullivan
Adrien Brody
as Lester
Joe Chrest
as Ben
John McConnell
as Patrolman Burns
Amber Benson
as Ella McShane
Kristin Griffith
as Mrs. McShane
Key crew
Directed by Steven Soderbergh, written by Steven Soderbergh and A. E. Hotchner, produced by Barbara Maltby, Ron Yerxa and Albert Berger.
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King of the Hill Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 171 ratings.
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King of the Hill – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King of the Hill online?
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King of the Hill (1993) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in King of the Hill?
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The main cast of King of the Hill (1993) includes Jesse Bradford, Jeroen Krabbé, Lisa Eichhorn, Karen Allen and Spalding Gray. The film was directed by Steven Soderbergh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King of the Hill released?
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King of the Hill was released on August 20, 1993 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is King of the Hill worth watching?
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King of the Hill (1993) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 171 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for King of the Hill?
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Yes. The official King of the Hill trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.