Judith of Bethulia (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1914, Judith of Bethulia is a drama, war and history film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Griffith adapts the story of the Apocryphal Book of Judith to the screen. During the siege of the Jewish city of Bethulia by the Assyrian tyrant Holofernes, a widow named Judith forms a plan to stop the war as her people suffer in starvation, nearly ready to surrender.
Who’s in it. Judith of Bethulia stars Blanche Sweet as Judith, Henry B. Walthall as Holofernes, Mae Marsh as Naomi and Robert Harron as Nathan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Judith of Bethulia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Judith of Bethulia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Judith of Bethulia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Judith of Bethulia (1914)?
- In US, Judith of Bethulia is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Judith of Bethulia worth watching?
- Judith of Bethulia holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Judith of Bethulia?
- Judith of Bethulia stars Blanche Sweet, Henry B. Walthall, Mae Marsh, Robert Harron and Kate Bruce.
- When was Judith of Bethulia released?
- Judith of Bethulia was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.