Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
▸ Worth a watch
Kingdom of Heaven is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
The verdict
Kingdom of Heaven earns its keep as a steady English film that knows its audience. It's sitting at 7.1/10 on TMDB across 5,244 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 144-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In New Zealand you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 2h 24m on it?
2h 24m of English drama with an action streak. That score holds across 5,244 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 7.1/10 over 5,244 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 24m |
| Genre | Drama / Action |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ridley Scott
Cast
Orlando Bloom
Balian de Ibelin
Eva Green
Sibylla
Jeremy Irons
Tiberias
David Thewlis
Hospitaler
Ghassan Massoud
Saladin
Liam Neeson
Godfrey de Ibelin
Where to watch in New Zealand
Disney Plus
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Apple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesAmazon Video
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Kingdom of Heaven worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 7.1/10 on audience ratings. 2h 24m of English drama with an action streak. That score holds across 5,244 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Where can I watch Kingdom of Heaven?
You can stream Kingdom of Heaven in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
When is Kingdom of Heaven coming to streaming?
Kingdom of Heaven is already streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
What language is Kingdom of Heaven in?
Kingdom of Heaven is an English film (Drama / Action).