Jupiters Liebling (1955): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1955 · Film · ★ 4.2

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Released in 1955, Jupiters Liebling is an abenteuer, liebesfilm and historie film directed by George Sidney, running about 95 minutes. “The Love Story of the Beauty and the Barbarian! Clash of Armies! Underwater spectacle! Never before such sights to see!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Rome is on the verge of being conquered by Hannibal. While Rome's ruler, Fabius Maximus, plots a defense against Hannibal's armies, Fabius' fiancée, Amytis, is curious about the fearless conqueror. Amytis travels to Hannibal's camp just to get a look at him, but she ends up being captured. However, she is instantly smitten by the Carthaginian commander, so she tries to shift his attentions away from Rome -- and to her instead.

Who’s in it. Jupiters Liebling stars Esther Williams as Amytis, George Sanders as Fabius Maximus, William Demarest as Mago and Howard Keel as Hannibal, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Jupiters Liebling has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jupiters Liebling page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jupiters Liebling tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception, Interstellar and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.

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Where can I watch Jupiters Liebling (1955)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jupiters Liebling change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Jupiters Liebling worth watching?
Jupiters Liebling holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy abenteuer, liebesfilm and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Jupiters Liebling?
Jupiters Liebling stars Esther Williams, George Sanders, William Demarest, Howard Keel and Marge Champion.
When was Jupiters Liebling released?
Jupiters Liebling was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.