King Solomon's Mines (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1950, King Solomon's Mines is an adventure film directed by Compton Bennett, running about 103 minutes. “Lovers trapped in animal stampede!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Adventurer Allan Quartermain leads an expedition into uncharted African territory in an attempt to locate an explorer who went missing during his search for the fabled diamond mines of King Solomon.
Who’s in it. King Solomon's Mines stars Deborah Kerr as Elizabeth Curtis, Stewart Granger as Allan Quartermain, Richard Carlson as John Goode and Hugo Haas as Van Brun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, King Solomon's Mines has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Solomon's Mines page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Solomon's Mines tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Solomon's Mines (1950)?
- In US, King Solomon's Mines is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is King Solomon's Mines worth watching?
- King Solomon's Mines holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Solomon's Mines?
- King Solomon's Mines stars Deborah Kerr, Stewart Granger, Richard Carlson, Hugo Haas and Lowell Gilmore.
- When was King Solomon's Mines released?
- King Solomon's Mines was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.