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2005 · 144 min · R

Kingdom of Heaven

Directed by Ridley Scott · Drama, Action, Adventure, History, War

Kingdom of Heaven (2005) is a Drama film, directed by Ridley Scott set in France and Jerusalem during the Middle Ages. It runs 144 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of faith / religion, redemption, and war's cost run throughout.

Composer
Harry Gregson-Williams
Cinematography
John Mathieson
Cast
Orlando BloomEva GreenJeremy IronsDavid ThewlisGhassan MassoudLiam NeesonBrendan GleesonMarton Csokas

The world of this film

Setting

Where
FranceJerusalem
Setting
DesertUrban
When
Medieval

Premise & themes

Themes
Faith / ReligionRedemptionWar's Cost
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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