This was a very good film. The performances were superb and the direction very well done. It can get confusing at times, but overall, the story seems fairly clear. The action sequences are rough but I have seen much more graphic violence elsewhere.
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The Kingdom
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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
Intense, bloody look at Mid East violence.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–17
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Kingdom
Parents need to know that this intense, bloody movie isn't for kids. There are explosions, shootings, hand-to-hand combat, torture, kidnapping, a careening car chase, explicit shots of bloody bodies and body parts, and more. The overall plot and themes are also mature -- terrorism, graphic crime investigation, children at risk and killed, etc. -- and the camerawork is especially chaotic (some viewers may be bothered by its pretty much nonstop movement). Language includes multiple uses of "f--k" (which offends the Saudi police chief) and other profanity.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how violence is portrayed in this movie. Is it realistic or gratuitous? What message is the movie sending about the cycle of violence in the Middle East? Who "wins" in this movie? Families can also discuss how the U.S. FBI team members react to their new environment in Saudi Arabia. Are they respectful or arrogant? How do they get what they want, even when they're supposed to obey local restrictions?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Powerful, Violent Mystery-Thriller in Middle East.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
I thought this movie was very powerful but some parts of the movie where bombs explode and show bodies being blown up. but over all it was a good movie.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Very, very good!
This movie is really good, but really violent. In the first 10 minutes of the movie, it shows people (at close range) being shot and killed brutally. It continues during the movie. It may not be the best thing to show your 12-year-old, but I was able to watch it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Uncomfortable Moments
I felt this movie was much better than reviewers gave it credit for. Perhaps it is too contemporary and based too closely on very realistic violent terror incidents to be comforatable watching as entertainment. One extended scene, based loosely upon the beheadings like those of Nick Berg and Daniel Pearl, had me crawling in my skin. Unrealistic and a bit overblown in it's plot, still very timely and worth watching.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Good movie with a realistic ending
This was a very good movie the begining is very powerful and very realistic. I would have a different ending. The ending was effective and realistic. There was alot of shooting with very little of the characters getting wounded even thought the enemy had the high ground and more weapons, slightly unrealistic but it played. A very good movie, well worth the time spent watching it.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Action At All Times
If you like action movies with contemporary themes, this is a great movie. Good story, decent acting, well worth renting, even though the violence isn't for everyone.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
action movie with a soul
This movie is an incredibly paced action movie. However it goes well past the constraints of any shoot em up. The Kingdom is really an in-depth look at the middle east. It humanizes and villianizes both sides. It allows the viewer to draw their own conclusions. The language and violence are not a big issue for a mature 11 or 12 year old. Any younger and it wouldn't be worth it because they wouldn't understand. This movie will leave you thinking... peace
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I want to watch it again
As long as your ok with R rated violence (like Gladiator) and some language then watch this movie.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Good 16 and older though.
Good.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great
This is a great movie. You should take them to go see it, as long as you let them hear cussing and they can handle depressing bloody action scenes.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Fair
Worthy to see.
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