King of the Hill
Director: 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.
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Cast
Jesse Bradford
Aaron Kurlander
Jeroen Krabbé
Mr. Kurlander
Lisa Eichhorn
Mrs. Kurlander
Karen Allen
Miss Mathey
Spalding Gray
Mr. Mungo
Elizabeth McGovern
Lydia
Cameron Boyd
Sullivan
Adrien Brody
Lester
Joe Chrest
Ben
John McConnell
Patrolman Burns
Amber Benson
Ella McShane
Kristin Griffith
Mrs. McShane
In brief
King of the Hill (1993) is a drama, history film. With an average rating of 6.8/10 from 172 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 43min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch King of the Hill online?
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How long is King of the Hill?
King of the Hill runs 103 minutes (1h 43min).
What rating does King of the Hill have?
King of the Hill has an average rating of 6.8/10 based on 172 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is King of the Hill from?
King of the Hill was released in 1993.
