Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
Kingdom of Heaven is streaming in the UK 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 the UK you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 2h 24m on it?
2h 24m of English drama with an action streak, not one for younger kids. 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 |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Action |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ridley Scott
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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