King of the Hill
"When the world turns upside down, the trick is coming out on top."
Originally released in 1993. King of the Hill is a drama/history film. directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Starring Jesse Bradford, Jeroen Krabbé, and Lisa Eichhorn
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 the Hamilton Watch Company, is off on long trips from which the boy cannot be certain he will return.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 20, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (168 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.2M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,214,231
Production Companies
- Gramercy Pictures
- Wildwood Enterprises
- Bona Fide Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King of the Hill about?
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...
Who directed King of the Hill?
King of the Hill was directed by Steven Soderbergh.
How long is King of the Hill?
King of the Hill has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was King of the Hill released?
King of the Hill was released on August 20, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in King of the Hill?
The main cast of King of the Hill includes Jesse Bradford, Jeroen Krabbé, Lisa Eichhorn, Karen Allen, Spalding Gray.
Is King of the Hill worth watching?
King of the Hill has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 168 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.