King of the Hill
1993, English. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.
When the world turns upside down, the trick is coming out on top.
Based on the Depression-era bildungsroman memoir of writer A. E. Hotchner, the film follows the story of a boy struggling to survive on his own in a hotel in St. Louis after his mother is committed to a sanatorium with tuberculosis. His father, a German immigrant and traveling salesman working for the Hamilton Watch Company, is off on long trips from which the boy cannot be certain he will return.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 174 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch King of the Hill
King of the Hill isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Steven SoderberghDirector
- Jesse BradfordAaron Kurlander
- Jeroen KrabbéMr. Kurlander
- Lisa EichhornMrs. Kurlander
- Karen AllenMiss Mathey
- Spalding GrayMr. Mungo
- Elizabeth McGovernLydia
- Cameron BoydSullivan
- Adrien BrodyLester
- Joe ChrestBen
- John McConnellPatrolman Burns
- Amber BensonElla McShane
- Kristin GriffithMrs. McShane
Details
- Released
- 20 August 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steven Soderbergh
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $1.2M
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What King of the Hill is based on
King of the Hill is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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King of the Hill: quick answers
Is King of the Hill worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 174 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is King of the Hill?
King of the Hill runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does King of the Hill have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for King of the Hill. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
King of the Hill parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
King of the Hill is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is King of the Hill on?
King of the Hill isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like King of the Hill?
If you liked King of the Hill, try Birdman of Alcatraz, Gangs of New York, The Assassination of Richard Nixon.
Who directed King of the Hill?
King of the Hill (1993) was directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Jesse Bradford, Jeroen Krabbé, Lisa Eichhorn.
What is King of the Hill based on?
King of the Hill is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.