King of the Hill(1993)
“When the world turns upside down, the trick is coming out on top.”
Overview
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.
Director
Steven Soderbergh
Studio
Gramercy Pictures
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Jesse Bradford
as Aaron Kurlander
Jeroen Krabbé
as Mr. Kurlander
Lisa Eichhorn
as Mrs. Kurlander
Karen Allen
as Miss Mathey
Spalding Gray
as Mr. Mungo
Elizabeth McGovern
as Lydia
Cameron Boyd
as Sullivan
Adrien Brody
as Lester
Joe Chrest
as Ben
John McConnell
as Patrolman Burns
Amber Benson
as Ella McShane
Kristin Griffith
as Mrs. McShane
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Gramercy Pictures • Wildwood Enterprises • Bona Fide Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King of the Hill?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for King of the Hill (1993).
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 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.
Who directed King of the Hill?▼
King of the Hill was directed by Steven Soderbergh and released in 1993. It is a drama, history film.
How long is King of the Hill?▼
King of the Hill has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in King of the Hill?▼
The cast of King of the Hill includes Jesse Bradford as Aaron Kurlander, Jeroen Krabbé as Mr. Kurlander, Lisa Eichhorn as Mrs. Kurlander, Karen Allen as Miss Mathey, Spalding Gray as Mr. Mungo and more.
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