Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
Kernel Score: 77% · 4,808 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Action, Adventure, History, War
Released: 2005-05-03
Runtime: 144 minutes
Is Kingdom of Heaven worth watching?
Worth watching. Ridley Scott's Crusades epic looks magnificent and has big battles, though the middle sags and the hero is thinner than the world around him. Good for scale, less so for depth.
Watch it if you
- love large-scale historical epics
- want big siege battles with strong visuals
- like stories set in Jerusalem and the Crusades
Skip it if you
- want a tight, character-rich story
- dislike graphic battle violence
Best for: Big-screen weekend epic
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Kingdom of Heaven
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
Kingdom of Heaven parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Kingdom of Heaven is an R-rated historical war epic with graphic battle violence set during the Crusades.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Epic battle sequences including sword battles, catapults, and desert warfare during the Crusades.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Kingdom of Heaven
If you liked Kingdom of Heaven, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Gladiator (2000) — 90%: Same director and sword-and-sandal scale, with a sharper hero
- Lawrence of Arabia (1962) — 87%: The classic desert epic about war and clashing cultures
- Braveheart (1995) — 95%: Big medieval battles with a personal cause
- Spartacus (1960) — 84%: Classic epic about a common man rising against an empire
- The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) — 88%: Swashbuckling story of a wronged man with a long game
- The Mission (1986) — 83%: Thoughtful historical drama about faith and conquest
Director
Cast
- Orlando Bloom as Balian de Ibelin
- Eva Green as Sibylla
- Jeremy Irons as Tiberias
- David Thewlis as Hospitaler
- Ghassan Massoud as Saladin
- Liam Neeson as Godfrey de Ibelin
- Brendan Gleeson as Reynald de Chatillon
- Marton Csokas as Guy de Lusignan
- Alexander Siddig as Nasir
- Michael Sheen as Priest
Kingdom of Heaven FAQ
Is Kingdom of Heaven worth watching?
Worth watching. Ridley Scott's Crusades epic looks magnificent and has big battles, though the middle sags and the hero is thinner than the world around him. Good for scale, less so for depth.
Where can I watch Kingdom of Heaven?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Kingdom of Heaven OK for kids?
Kingdom of Heaven is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Kingdom of Heaven is an R-rated historical war epic with graphic battle violence set during the Crusades.
What movies are like Kingdom of Heaven?
If you liked Kingdom of Heaven, try Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Braveheart and Spartacus.