Esther and the King (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1960, Esther and the King is a drama film directed by Mario Bava, running about 109 minutes. “The Most Celebrated Love Adventure of All...From the Greatest Book of All!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Recently widowed Persian King Ahasuerus wants to marry the beautiful Esther. But Esther is a Jewess, and Haman, the king's evil minister, is spreading hatred against the Jews.
Who’s in it. Esther and the King stars Richard Egan as King Ahasuerus, Sergio Fantoni as Haman, Joan Collins as Esther and Denis O'Dea as Mordecai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Esther and the King has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Pure Flix and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Esther and the King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Esther and the King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Esther and the King (1960)?
- In US, Esther and the King is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Pure Flix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Esther and the King worth watching?
- Esther and the King holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Esther and the King?
- Esther and the King stars Richard Egan, Sergio Fantoni, Joan Collins, Denis O'Dea and Rik Battaglia.
- When was Esther and the King released?
- Esther and the King was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.