Solomon (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1997, Solomon is a fantasy, drama, adventure and history film directed by Roger Young, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. David, now an old man, is still king of Israel. Among his sons, the ambitious Adonijah and the clever Solomon. The two young men are fierce rivals, since both are prospective heirs to the throne and only one can be successful.
Who’s in it. Solomon stars Ben Cross as Salomone, Vivica A. Fox as Regina di Saba, Anouk Aimée as Betsabea and Max von Sydow as Davide, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Solomon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Solomon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Solomon tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Solomon (1997)?
- In US, Solomon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Solomon worth watching?
- Solomon holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Solomon?
- Solomon stars Ben Cross, Vivica A. Fox, Anouk Aimée, Max von Sydow and Maria Grazia Cucinotta.
- When was Solomon released?
- Solomon was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.