Kingdom of Us (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2017, Kingdom of Us is a documentary film directed by Lucy Cohen, running about 109 minutes. “WHEN TRAGEDY BECOMES MEMORY, GRIEF BECOMES STRENGTH” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. How does a traumatic event shape a family? How do you sift through the memories to find hidden clues and unlock a collective grief? Kingdom of Us takes a look at a mother and her seven children, whose father's suicide left them in financial ruin. Through home movies and raw moments, the Shanks family travels the rocky road towards hope.
Who’s in it. Kingdom of Us stars Paul Shanks as Himself (archive footage), Vikie Shanks as Herself, Lorie-Lanie Shanks as Herself and Nikita-Nina Shanks as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Kingdom of Us has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kingdom of Us page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kingdom of Us tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kingdom of Us (2017)?
- In US, Kingdom of Us is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kingdom of Us worth watching?
- Kingdom of Us holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kingdom of Us?
- Kingdom of Us stars Paul Shanks, Vikie Shanks, Lorie-Lanie Shanks and Nikita-Nina Shanks.
- When was Kingdom of Us released?
- Kingdom of Us was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.