The Kingdom

2007, Drama/Action, 1h 50m

189 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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While providing several top-notch action scenes, The Kingdom ultimately collapses under the weight of formula and muddled politics. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Charged with the most important assignment of his career, federal agent Ron Fleury (Jamie Foxx) has one week to assemble a team, infiltrate and destroy a terrorist cell based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Culture shock and opposition from local law enforcement combine to hinder his progress and that of his elite team (Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman), but a sympathetic Saudi police captain becomes an unexpected comrade-in-arms.
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Graphic Brutal Violence)
  • Genre:
    Drama, Action, Mystery & thriller
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Peter Berg
  • Producer:
    Michael Mann, Scott Stuber
  • Writer:
    Matthew Michael Carnahan
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $47.5M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Universal Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Jamie Foxx
Ronald Fleury
Chris Cooper
Grant Sykes
Jennifer Garner
Janet Mayes
Jason Bateman
Adam Leavitt
Ashraf Barhom
Col. Faris Al-Ghazi
Ali Suliman
Sgt. Haytham
Jeremy Piven
Damon Schmidt
Richard Jenkins
James Grace
Tim McGraw
Aaron Jackson
Kyle Chandler
Francis Manner
Frances Fisher
Elaine Flowers
Danny Huston
Gideon Young
Kelly AuCoin
Ellis Leach
Anna Deavere Smith
Maricella Canavesio
Minka Kelly
Miss Ross
Peter Berg
Director
Matthew Michael Carnahan
Writer
Michael Mann
Producer
Scott Stuber
Producer
Mary Parent
Executive Producer
John Cameron
Executive Producer
Sarah Aubrey
Executive Producer
Ryan Kavanaugh
Executive Producer
Steven P. Saeta
Executive Producer
Danny Elfman
Original Music
Mauro Fiore
Cinematography
Tom Duffield
Production Design
Kevin Stitt
Film Editing
Colby Parker Jr.
Film Editing
Susan Matheson
Costume Design
Amanda Mackey
Casting
Cathy Sandrich
Casting
Ronald R. Reiss
Set Decoration
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Critic Reviews for The Kingdom

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Audience Reviews for The Kingdom

  • Apr 28, 2016
    I went into this movie not knowing what it was about or reading much on it and I found myself getting really sucked into the whole story, Many thanks to a strong cast all who were at their best, Even though it is a pretty slow film it was never boring and the last 20 minutes even though were great and fast paced it didn't fit the whole mood of the movie, Way better than I expected and if you're into modern day war action/drama this should be near the top of your list on movies to watch.
    Jamie C Super Reviewer
  • May 28, 2014
    From writer/director Peter Berg comes the political thriller The Kingdom. When there's a major terrorist bombing at an American base in Saudi Arabia the FBI sends in a team to investigate, but the politics of the situation threatens to erupt in more violence. Starring Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, and Jason Bateman, the film has a strong cast that delivers some good performances. And, Berg's directing does an extraordinary job at bringing tension and excitement to the scenes. The script is also well-crafted; presenting some provocative questions about terrorism, the cycle of violence, and cultural relativism. Though the politics may get a little heavy at times, The Kingdom is smart and action packed.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 02, 2011
    The Kingdom was an exciting thrill ride, with great a great performance from Jamie Foxx.
    Bradley W Super Reviewer
  • Oct 22, 2011
    This movie was just average up until the last ten seconds when they played the "we're terrorists to them so they're terrorists to us" card.
    Joe M Super Reviewer
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