Samson (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1961, Samson is an adventure film directed by Andrzej Wajda, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. The hero is a Jewish youth. He, like his family, has always been silent and undemonstrative in the face of prejudice. Now he stands up for his right to survive, and in so doing represents the fighting spirit that culminated in the Warsaw Uprising.
Who’s in it. Samson stars Serge Merlin as Jakub Gold, Alina Janowska as Lucyna, Elżbieta Kępińska as Kazia, Malina's Niece and Jan Ciecierski as Józef Malina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Samson has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samson 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 Samson (1961)?
- In US, Samson is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Samson worth watching?
- Samson holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samson?
- Samson stars Serge Merlin, Alina Janowska, Elżbieta Kępińska, Jan Ciecierski and Tadeusz Bartosik.
- When was Samson released?
- Samson was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.