The Kingdom
1994, Danish. Directed by Lars von Trier.
A baptism of fear awaits you.
At The Kingdom, Denmark's most technologically advanced hospital, a number of strange and otherworldly events begin occurring, much to the dismay of its doctors and patients. A ghostly ambulance appears and disappears, the voice of a little girl calls to a patient in an elevator shaft, and a doctor's fetus begins growing at an alarming rate.
- Runtime
- 4h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Lars von TrierDirector
- Ernst-Hugo JäregårdStig Helmer
- Kirsten RolffesSigrid Drusse
- Holger Juul HansenEinar Moesgaard
- Søren PilmarkJørgen Krogshøj
- Ghita NørbyRigmor Mortensen
- Jens OkkingBulder Harly Drusse
- Otto BrandenburgHansen
- Annevig Schelde EbbeMary Krüger
- Baard OwePalle Bondo
- Birgitte RaabergJudith Petersen
- Peter MygindMorten 'Mogge' Moesgaard
- Vita JensenWatcher #1
Details
- Released
- 24 November 1994
- Original title
- Riget
- Country
- Denmark, Sweden
- Written by
- Niels Vørsel, Lars von Trier
- Budget
- $1.5M
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The Kingdom: quick answers
What comes after The Kingdom?
Next in the series: The Kingdom II (1998).
Is The Kingdom worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 260 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Kingdom?
The Kingdom runs 275 minutes (4h 35m).
Does The Kingdom have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Kingdom. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Kingdom parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Kingdom yet.
Which OTT platform is The Kingdom on?
The Kingdom isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 November 1994. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Kingdom?
If you liked The Kingdom, try Frankenstein, Nocebo, Raging Grace.
Who directed The Kingdom?
The Kingdom (1994) was directed by Lars von Trier and stars Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Kirsten Rolffes, Holger Juul Hansen.