# King of the Hill (1993)

> A resourceful boy struggles to survive alone in Depression-era St. Louis as illness, poverty, and parental absence dismantle his family.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/21275

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Steven Soderbergh
- Cast: Jesse Bradford, Jeroen Krabbé, Lisa Eichhorn, Karen Allen, Spalding Gray, Elizabeth McGovern, Cameron Boyd, Adrien Brody
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107322/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, witty, intimate, quiet evening, historical drama night

## Synopsis

A young boy navigates the harsh realities of life alone in a seedy hotel during the Great Depression.

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