A Stranger in the Kingdom
Seen it?1999 | 112 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A Vermont town in the 1950s hires a new minister based on his war record, but are shocked, when he shows up, to find that he is black.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jay Craven
- Ernie HudsonRev. Walter Andrews
- David LansburyCharlie Kinneson
- Martin SheenSigurd Moulton
- Jean Louisa KellyAthena Allen
- Sean NelsonNathan Andrews
- Bill RaymondResolved Kinneson
- Larry PineEdward Kinneson
- Tantoo CardinalHeaven Fontaine
- David Williams Jr.Deputy Stringbean (as David Williams)