King of the Hill (2006 film)

King of the Hill (also known as The King of the Hill Movie or King of the Hill: The Movie) is a 2006 American comedy film directed by Jon Favreau and written by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels. Based on Judge and Daniels' Animated Sitcom of the Same Name. The film stars Tom Hanks, Laura Dern, Candice King, Owen Wilson, Bill Hader, Angus T. Jones, Danny DeVito, David Koechner, Matthew McConaughey, Adam Beach, Ali Wong and Ken Jeong.

Production on the film began in 2000 with Jim Gaffigan originally cast as Hank Hill. After Gaffigan dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with Beyond the Pale, the role went to Hanks. Filming took place in Texas and lasted three months from August to October 2005.

Released in theaters on June 9, 2006 by 20th Century Fox, the film grossed $200 million against a budget of $150 million and received mixed reviews from critics.

Cast
Tom Hanks as Hank Hill

Laura Dern as Peggy Hill

Candice King as Launne Platter

Owen Wilson as Lucky Kleinschmidt

Bill Hader as Dale Gribble

Angus T. Jones as Bobby Hill

Danny DeVito as Cotton Hill

David Koechner as Bill Dauterive

Matthew McConaughey as Boomhauer

Adam Beach as John Redcorn

Ali Wong as Minh Souphanousinphone

Ken Jeong as Kahn Souphanousinphone