The Kingdom

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The Kingdom

R

Released Sep 28, 2007

1h 50m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Charged with the most important assignment of his career, federal agent Ron Fleury 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, but a sympathetic Saudi police captain becomes an unexpected comrade-in-arms.

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Critics Consensus

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

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Alonso Duralde

MSNBC

[I]t fails in its attempt to be a serious drama with important things to say about the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Rated: 2/5

May 1, 2008

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Tom Charity

CNN.com

The Kingdom works as an exotic action thriller, but its politics are so choked on checks and balances it cancels itself out.

Nov 30, 2007

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Jonathan F. Richards

Film.com

When it's got the pedal to the metal, which is a substantial fraction of the running time, The Kingdom delivers the goods.

Oct 7, 2007

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The Kingdom quickly devolves into a standard us-against-them revenge flick.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 3, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Draws heavily on the visual styles and editing techniques seen in many of producer Michael Mann's projects.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 26, 2020

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Too slick for its own good.

Rated: 1.5/4.0

Sep 13, 2020

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Simon K

It’s a great watch I’ve watched it multiple times now. Really enjoy the quest for answers and the casting is great !!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/21/25

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Pongo K

This movie is very much like others you have seen. But it is ok. A lot of talking, but also good action. Maybe the movie tries to be more than what it really is.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/18/25

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Ernie K

Suspend pickiness about reality and lose yourself in good acting from many good players, as well as superior action. It carries you through nicely, combines pathos with entertainment, and captures your attention. A fine cast makes it come together into a fun watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/25/25

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Christan W

This is one of my absolute favorite underrated films!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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dave e

This was a great film about terrorist in Saudi Arabia, great acting, great action and depicts the truth of what's going on in the middle east. Good film, watch it and enjoy it loud!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/10/24

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Synopsis

Charged with the most important assignment of his career, federal agent Ron Fleury 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, but a sympathetic Saudi police captain becomes an unexpected comrade-in-arms.

Director: Peter Berg
Producer: Michael Mann, Scott Stuber
Screenwriter: Matthew Michael Carnahan
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Relativity Media, Forward Pass, Film 44, Universal Pictures
Rating: R (Language|Graphic Brutal Violence)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 28, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $47.5M
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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