King David (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1985, King David is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Bruce Beresford, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a movie about the life of Israel's king David.
Who’s in it. King David stars Richard Gere as King David, Edward Woodward as King Saul, Denis Quilley as Prophet Samuel and Alice Krige as Bathsheba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, King David has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 David page.
If you liked it. Fans of King David 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 King David (1985)?
- In US, King David is available to 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 David worth watching?
- King David holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King David?
- King David stars Richard Gere, Edward Woodward, Denis Quilley, Alice Krige and Cherie Lunghi.
- When was King David released?
- King David was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.