Samson and Delilah (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1949, Samson and Delilah is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, running about 134 minutes. “HISTORY'S MOST BEAUTIFUL AND TREACHEROUS WOMAN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When strongman Samson rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine woman Delilah, she seeks vengeance that brings horrible consequences they both regret. The classic story of Samson and Delilah as told by Cecil B. DeMille.
Who’s in it. Samson and Delilah stars Hedy Lamarr as Delilah, Victor Mature as Samson, George Sanders as The Saran of Gaza and Angela Lansbury as Semadar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Samson and Delilah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Marquee TV Amazon Channel 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 Samson and Delilah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samson and Delilah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samson and Delilah (1949)?
- In US, Samson and Delilah is available to stream on Marquee TV Amazon Channel, 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 Samson and Delilah worth watching?
- Samson and Delilah holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samson and Delilah?
- Samson and Delilah stars Hedy Lamarr, Victor Mature, George Sanders, Angela Lansbury and Henry Wilcoxon.
- When was Samson and Delilah released?
- Samson and Delilah was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.