The Crusades (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1935, The Crusades is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, running about 125 minutes. “The Flaming chapters of one woman's love, trapped by two worlds in terrific conflict!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. King Richard the Lionhearted launches a crusade to preserve Christianity in Jerusalem.
Who’s in it. The Crusades stars Loretta Young as Berengaria, Princess of Navarre, Henry Wilcoxon as Richard, King of England, Ian Keith as Saladin and C. Aubrey Smith as The Hermit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Crusades has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Crusades page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crusades tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crusades (1935)?
- In US, The Crusades is available to 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 The Crusades worth watching?
- The Crusades holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crusades?
- The Crusades stars Loretta Young, Henry Wilcoxon, Ian Keith, C. Aubrey Smith and Katherine DeMille.