Ivanhoe (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1952, Ivanhoe is an adventure, romance and history film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 106 minutes. “At Last on the Screen ! Biggest Spectacle since QUO VADIS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sir Walter Scott's classic story of the chivalrous Ivanhoe who joins with Robin of Locksley in the fight against Prince John and for the return of King Richard the Lionheart.
Who’s in it. Ivanhoe stars Robert Taylor as Wilfred of Ivanhoe, Elizabeth Taylor as Rebecca, Joan Fontaine as Rowena and George Sanders as De Bois-Guilbert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Ivanhoe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 Ivanhoe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ivanhoe 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 Ivanhoe (1952)?
- In US, Ivanhoe is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Ivanhoe worth watching?
- Ivanhoe holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Ivanhoe?
- Ivanhoe stars Robert Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders and Emlyn Williams.
- When was Ivanhoe released?
- Ivanhoe was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.