Herod the Great (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1959, Herod the Great is an action film directed by Viktor Tourjansky, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. The King of Judea drives himself mad fighting off invaders and his wife's pursuers.
Who’s in it. Herod the Great stars Edmund Purdom as Erode, Elena Zareschi, Sandra Milo as Sara and Alberto Lupo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Herod the Great has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Herod the Great page.
If you liked it. Fans of Herod the Great tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Herod the Great (1959)?
- In US, Herod the Great is available to stream on History Vault and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Herod the Great worth watching?
- Herod the Great holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Herod the Great?
- Herod the Great stars Edmund Purdom, Elena Zareschi, Sandra Milo, Alberto Lupo and Sylvia Lopez.
- When was Herod the Great released?
- Herod the Great was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.