Esther (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1999, Esther is a fantasy, drama, tv movie and history film directed by Raffaele Mertes, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Esther, the beautiful queen of Persia, intervenes to save the Jewish people from a bloody massacre.
Who’s in it. Esther stars Louise Lombard as Esther, F. Murray Abraham as Mordechai, Jürgen Prochnow as Haman and Thomas Kretschmann as König Xerxes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Esther has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Esther page.
If you liked it. Fans of Esther 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 Esther (1999)?
- In US, Esther is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Esther worth watching?
- Esther holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Esther?
- Esther stars Louise Lombard, F. Murray Abraham, Jürgen Prochnow, Thomas Kretschmann and Ornella Muti.
- When was Esther released?
- Esther was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.