King of the Hill
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.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about King of the Hill
Where can I watch King of the Hill in the United States?
King of the Hill is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for King of the Hill?
King of the Hill scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in King of the Hill?
King of the Hill stars Jesse Bradford, Jeroen Krabbé, Lisa Eichhorn, Karen Allen, and Spalding Gray. Steven Soderbergh is the director.
How long is King of the Hill?
King of the Hill runs 1h 43m (103 minutes).
When did King of the Hill come out?
King of the Hill was released on August 20, 1993.
Which studio made King of the Hill?
King of the Hill was produced by Gramercy Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises, and Bona Fide Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for King of the Hill?
King of the Hill was made on a budget of $8,000,000.
How much did King of the Hill make at the box office?
King of the Hill grossed $1,214,231 worldwide, against a budget of $8,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.