The Kingdom
The Kingdom is a 2007 film about an FBI team sent into Saudi Arabia to investigate the bombing of an American facility.
Director Peter Berg spent time in Saudi Arabia doing research before beginning to shoot the film. The film was shot on location in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
Fast Facts
- Release Date: September 28, 2007
- Starring Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman
- Directed by Peter Berg
- Written by Matthew Michael Carnahan
- Studio: Universal Studios
- DVD Release: December 20, 2007
Production
The production faced several obstacles, most notably an inability to shoot in Saudi Arabia. The chase and shootout sequence was filmed on a constructed set near Mesa, Arizona. The sets were based on Peter Berg's photographs and descriptions of Saudi Arabia.
Garner twice collapsed on the set in Arizona, as the temperature rose over 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
Public Reception
The Kingdom performed modestly at the U.S. box office, grossing $17 million in its opening weekend and ending with $47 million in revenue.
The popularity of the film has increased on DVD, with over $75 million in rental profits.
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