The Kingdom (1994)

A baptism of fear awaits you.

The Kingdom (1994) poster

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.

Director: Lars von Trier
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Runtime: 275 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Joachim Holbek
Cinematography: Eric Kress
Editing: Molly Malene Stensgaard, Jacob Thuesen
Production: DR, SVT
Country: Denmark, Sweden
Language: Dansk, svenska
Budget: $2M
Original Language: da

Themes

Medical Drama and Hospital

Keywords

dark comedy, down syndrome, hospital, supernatural horror, greek chorus, medical horror

Trailer

The Kingdom Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Kingdom about?
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.
Who directed The Kingdom?
The Kingdom was directed by Lars von Trier.
Who stars in The Kingdom?
The Kingdom stars Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Kirsten Rolffes, Holger Juul Hansen, Søren Pilmark, Ghita Nørby, Jens Okking.
How long is The Kingdom?
The Kingdom has a runtime of 4h 35m (275 minutes).
What genre is The Kingdom?
The Kingdom is a Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery film.
What is the budget of The Kingdom?
The Kingdom had a budget of $2M.
Where was The Kingdom produced?
The Kingdom was produced in Denmark, Sweden.
What are the themes of The Kingdom?
The themes of The Kingdom include: Medical Drama and Hospital.