Kingdom of Heaven

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Kingdom of Heaven

R,

2005,

2h 25m,

History/

Drama/

War/

Adventure

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Still in grief over his wife's sudden death, village blacksmith Balian joins his long-estranged father, Baron Godfrey, as a crusader on the road to Jerusalem. After a perilous journey to the holy city, the valiant young man enters the retinue of the leprous King Baldwin IV, which is rife with dissent led by the treacherous Guy de Lusignan, who wishes to wage war against the Muslims for his own political and personal gain.

Critics Consensus

Although it's an objective and handsomely presented take on the Crusades, Kingdom of Heaven lacks depth.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Nov 1, 2007

The miscasting of the lightweight Bloom proves fatal: instead of galvanizing this epic, he sucks the energy out of it.

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Nev Pierce

BBC.com

May 10, 2005

2/5

It feels spectacularly empty.

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Peter Debruge

Premiere Magazine

May 10, 2005

2.5/4

Scott has certainly uncovered a fascinating era, but not necessarily the right hero to do it justice.

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Ben Sherlock

Screen Rant

Jul 2, 2025

4/10

Ridley Scott's gorgeous visuals and thrilling battle sequences aren't enough to make up for Kingdom of Heaven's dull characters and meandering plot.

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

May 15, 2025

10/10

Deeper than anything found in Gladiator, I’ve long held this as one of director Ridley Scott’s top 3 features. Time has only been kind to the superior version of this Crusades epic, as the director’s cut has always garnered plenty of favor.

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Sheraz Farooqi

CinemaDebate

Sep 18, 2024

5/5

Director’s cut holds as one of Scott’s best. Balanced approach to this tense historical event, portraying Muslims as three-dimensional and not Hollywood’s classic route of stereotypes. Overall, well-acted, well-directed, with scale and drama throughout.

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Hagrid L

Apr 19, 2019

directors cut is exceptional

Finn L

Feb 25, 2019

A great film about the Crusades! The film is not historically accurate, however the costumes, sets, and cinematography make this film worth watching! Ridley Scott takes you on journey thru the Holy Land meeting lots of good characters along the way. The cast is very good as well, Orlando bloom does a good job as the lead. The Directors Cut is the better version of this film, a little lengthy but alot better then the theatrical release which is a little botched. In the end I have enjoyed this film and watched it multiple times.

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Albus G

Feb 19, 2019

Director's scenario is totally different and you can see that Ridley Scott was forced to reduce the film by destroying it. Watch this film in long version of the director, it is the best on the subject of crusades.

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Rey L

Feb 10, 2019

Really?? Totally inaccurate and anti Christian Liberal left propaganda movie.

Luke R

Jan 28, 2019

Wow this movie attracted a lot of hate. In truth, it's too long and while he didn't do a bad job, Orlando Bloom lacks the presence to make this movie what it could have been. It is also hampered by a dull script. However, the biggest problem with this movie is the main character. Blooms character has no real growth; he's basically perfect in every way, with a character arch that is no different than Rays in the Star Wars sequels

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Hagrid P

Jan 27, 2019

Um bom filme (do sempre interessante Ridley Scott) que nos ajuda a entender parte dos conflitos que culminaram na sociedade atual, pois toca em temas (ainda que, em vÃ¡rios momentos, de forma fictÃcia) que fazem parte da humanidade estar em guerra na regiÃ£o do Levante.

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Synopsis

Still in grief over his wife's sudden death, village blacksmith Balian joins his long-estranged father, Baron Godfrey, as a crusader on the road to Jerusalem. After a perilous journey to the holy city, the valiant young man enters the retinue of the leprous King Baldwin IV, which is rife with dissent led by the treacherous Guy de Lusignan, who wishes to wage war against the Muslims for his own political and personal gain.

Director: Ridley Scott
Producer: Ridley Scott
Screenwriter: William Monahan
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Scott Free Productions
Rating: R (Strong Violence|Epic Warfare)
Genre: History, Drama, War, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 6, 2005, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): May 14, 2025
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 18, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $47.4M
Runtime: 2h 25m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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