Maps of Movies

The Kingdom (2007)

Where The Kingdom says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

A film set entirely in Riyadh, shot mostly in Arizona

Scenes and places

The attack on the oil-company compound (2007)

Terrorists disguised as Saudi police open fire on an American compound in Riyadh, then set off bombs. The attack sets the whole investigation in motion.

Set in American oil-company housing compound, Riyadh — The housing compound in Riyadh where the film's opening attack takes place.

A compound for American oil-company staff in Riyadh, inside the story.

Filmed at Arizona State University Polytechnic campus, Mesa, Arizona — The scenes at the American compound were shot here, in Arizona rather than Saudi Arabia. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The FBI briefing in Washington (2007)

Fleury briefs his hand-picked team on the attack and recruits an examiner, an analyst and a bomb technician. He then pushes past Washington's objections to get them into Riyadh.

Set in FBI Headquarters, Washington, D.C. — The room where Fleury briefs his rapid deployment team.

The headquarters of the FBI in the story, far from the Saudi desert.

Arrival in Riyadh (2007)

The team arrives in Riyadh and meets Colonel al-Ghazi, who commands the police force guarding the compound. The Saudi chain of command makes their work harder from the first minute.

Set in Riyadh — The team lands in Saudi Arabia and is met by Colonel al-Ghazi.

The first meeting between the American team and their Saudi counterparts.

The prince's palace (2007)

Fleury wins the prince over and gets al-Ghazi put in charge of the investigation. The change opens the crime scene to the Americans and begins a friendship.

Set in Palace of Prince Ahmed bin Khaled — The palace where Fleury persuades the prince to put Colonel al-Ghazi in charge of the investigation.

A royal residence in the story.

Filmed at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi — Filming took place at this hotel; which palace scene it served is not stated in the source. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The highway chase (2007)

After the convoy is attacked and Leavitt is taken, al-Ghazi commandeers a civilian car and the team races after the kidnappers' vehicle.

Set in Riyadh highway and streets — The convoy is attacked and the team chases the kidnappers' car through the city.

A Saudi superhighway in the story.

The Al-Suwaidi firefight (2007)

The team pulls up to rocket-propelled grenades and a fierce firefight. Mayes is separated from the others and races to save the hostage.

Set in Al-Suwaidi neighborhood, Riyadh — The neighborhood the chase ends in, where the team comes under heavy fire.

A district of Riyadh named in the film.

Filmed at Old Maricopa County Courthouse (west side), Phoenix, Arizona — First day of filming Google Maps · Apple Maps

Characters

• Ronald Fleury — FBI special agent who leads a rapid deployment team to Riyadh.
• Janet Mayes — FBI forensic examiner on Fleury's team.
• Colonel Faris al-Ghazi — Commander of the Saudi State Police force at the compound, who becomes Fleury's partner.