Kings Ransom(2009)
August 9th, 1988. The day Canada froze over
Kings Ransom Synopsis
On August 9, 1988, the NHL was forever changed with the single stroke of a pen. The Edmonton Oilers, fresh off their fourth Stanley Cup victory in five years, signed a deal that sent Wayne Gretzky, a Canadian national treasure and the greatest hockey player ever to play the game, to the Los Angeles Kings in a multi-player, multi-million dollar deal. As bewildered Oiler fans struggled to make sense of the unthinkable, fans in Los Angeles were rushing to purchase season tickets at a rate so fast it overwhelmed the Kings box office. Overnight, a franchise largely overlooked in its 21-year existence was suddenly playing to sellout crowds and standing ovations, and a league often relegated to “little brother” status exploded from 21 teams to 30 in less than a decade.
Kings Ransom (2009) is a documentary film directed by Peter Berg, released on September 13, 2009 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Wayne Gretzky, Janet Jones, Luc Robitaille and Glen Sather. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Berg
- Producers:
- Alex Piper, Mitch Wright
- Composer:
- David Arkenstone
- Production:
- Asylum Entertainment, ESPN Films, ESPN
- Status:
- Released
Kings Ransom Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wayne Gretzky
as Himself
Janet Jones
as Herself
Luc Robitaille
as Himself
Glen Sather
as Himself
Peter Berg
as Himself
- Bruce McNall
Bruce McNall
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Peter Berg, produced by Alex Piper and Mitch Wright.
Explore more Documentary titles
Kings Ransom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 28 ratings.
You may also like
Red Army
2015
Diego Maradona
2019
I Am Ali
2014
Love, Antosha
2019
Being Eddie
2025
Ronaldo
2015
Andre the Giant
2018
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
2025
Being James Bond
2021
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye
2022
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
2020
The Final: Attack on Wembley
2024
Sidney
2022
Becoming Cary Grant
2017
Sly
2023
For the Love of Spock
2016
Maria by Callas
2017
Supersonic
2016
The Class of ‘92
2013
Movies similar to Kings Ransom
Guy Roux, une histoire de France
2022
Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century
1998
Hoxsey: When Healing Becomes a Crime
2005
Kirk Douglas: Before I Forget
2009
The Road Forward
2017
Carterland
2021
Merkel
2022
Lust for Sight
2017
The Last Rider
2023
Joseph Cornell: Worlds in a Box
1991
Cindy Sherman: Nobody's Here But Me
1994
0,03 seconds
2017
Happy on the Ground: 8 Days at Grammy Camp
2011
Tyson
2008
Gold: You Can Do More Than You Think
2013
Barney: Het Verdriet van een Wereldkampioen
2018
Francisco Brennand
2012
The Collective
2019
Da L'Mulud
1987
Mouloud Feraoun
2009
Kings Ransom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kings Ransom online?
+
Kings Ransom (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Kings Ransom?
+
The main cast of Kings Ransom (2009) includes Wayne Gretzky, Janet Jones, Luc Robitaille, Glen Sather and Peter Berg. The film was directed by Peter Berg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kings Ransom released?
+
Kings Ransom was released on September 13, 2009 and runs for 53m.
Is Kings Ransom worth watching?
+
Kings Ransom (2009) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.