Jupiter's Darling (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1955, Jupiter's Darling is an adventure, romance and history film directed by George Sidney, running about 95 minutes. “The Love Story of the Beauty and the Barbarian! Clash of Armies! Underwater spectacle! Never before such sights to see!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rome is on the verge of being conquered by Hannibal. While Rome's ruler, Fabius Maximus, plots a defense against Hannibal's armies, Fabius' fiancée, Amytis, is curious about the fearless conqueror. Amytis travels to Hannibal's camp just to get a look at him, but she ends up being captured. However, she is instantly smitten by the Carthaginian commander, so she tries to shift his attentions away from Rome -- and to her instead.
Who’s in it. Jupiter's Darling stars Esther Williams as Amytis, George Sanders as Fabius Maximus, William Demarest as Mago and Howard Keel as Hannibal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Jupiter's Darling has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jupiter's Darling page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jupiter's Darling 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 Jupiter's Darling (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jupiter's Darling change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jupiter's Darling worth watching?
- Jupiter's Darling holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jupiter's Darling?
- Jupiter's Darling stars Esther Williams, George Sanders, William Demarest, Howard Keel and Marge Champion.
- When was Jupiter's Darling released?
- Jupiter's Darling was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.