Kingdom of Heaven (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2005, Kingdom of Heaven is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Ridley Scott, running about 144 minutes. “Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Safeguard the helpless, and do no wrong” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
Who’s in it. Kingdom of Heaven stars Orlando Bloom as Balian de Ibelin, Eva Green as Sibylla, Jeremy Irons as Tiberias and David Thewlis as Hospitaler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Kingdom of Heaven has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $218.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kingdom of Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kingdom of Heaven tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kingdom of Heaven (2005)?
- In US, Kingdom of Heaven is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kingdom of Heaven worth watching?
- Kingdom of Heaven holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kingdom of Heaven?
- Kingdom of Heaven stars Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Jeremy Irons, David Thewlis and Brendan Gleeson.
- When was Kingdom of Heaven released?
- Kingdom of Heaven was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.