The 2005 epic historical film directed by Ridley Scott, set during the Crusades and starring Orlando Bloom, is Kingdom of Heaven.
The film follows Balian of Ibelin, played by Bloom, as he travels to the Kingdom of Jerusalem and becomes involved in its defense against Saladin’s forces. Its central historical setting is the period leading to the Third Crusade, including the Battle of Hattin and the 1187 Siege of Jerusalem.
Kingdom of Heaven combines real figures—including Saladin, Baldwin IV, Guy de Lusignan, and Raymond III—with fictionalized or heavily dramatized versions of events. Balian was a real nobleman, but the film substantially reshapes his biography and relationships for dramatic purposes. The production was filmed in Morocco and Spain, using locations such as Loarre Castle.
A common mix-up is confusing it with Robin Hood, another medieval adventure starring actors associated with epic historical cinema. The theatrical release received mixed reviews, while Ridley Scott’s longer 2005 director’s cut was generally regarded as a stronger version.