King of the Hill

When the world turns upside down, the trick is coming out on top.

19931h 43m6.8(172 votes)

DramaHistory

Synopsis

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 t…

King of the Hill (1993) is a drama and history film directed by Steven Soderbergh. It stars Jesse Bradford, Jeroen Krabbé, and Lisa Eichhorn. The film runs for 1 hour 43 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 172 votes.

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Director

Steven Soderbergh

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

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Where can I watch King of the Hill?

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Who stars in King of the Hill?

King of the Hill stars Jesse Bradford, Jeroen Krabbé, Lisa Eichhorn, and Karen Allen, and was directed by Steven Soderbergh.

How long is King of the Hill?

King of the Hill has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes.

When did King of the Hill come out?

King of the Hill was released in 1993.

What genre is King of the Hill?

King of the Hill is a drama and history film.

Is King of the Hill worth watching?

King of the Hill holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.