The Kingdom II (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1997, The Kingdom II is a comedy, thriller, fantasy and drama film directed by Lars von Trier, running about 295 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the neurosurgical ward of Copenhagen's Rigshospitalet, the city and country's main hospital, nicknamed "Riget", "Riget" means "the realm" or "the kingdom" and leads one to think of "dødsriget", the realm of the dead.
Who’s in it. The Kingdom II stars Ernst-Hugo Järegård as Stig Helmer, Udo Kier as Aage Krüger, Holger Juul Hansen as Einer Moesgaard and Kirsten Rolffes as Sigrid Drusse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Kingdom II has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kingdom II page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kingdom II tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kingdom II (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kingdom II change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Kingdom II worth watching?
- The Kingdom II holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Kingdom II?
- The Kingdom II stars Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Udo Kier, Holger Juul Hansen, Kirsten Rolffes and Ghita Nørby.
- When was The Kingdom II released?
- The Kingdom II was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 295 minutes.