Helen of Troy (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1956, Helen of Troy is an adventure, war and history film directed by Robert Wise, running about 118 minutes. “Its towering wonders span the age of titans!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Prince Paris of Troy, shipwrecked on a mission to the king of Sparta, meets and falls for Queen Helen before he knows who she is. Rudely received by the royal Greeks, he must flee...but fate and their mutual passions lead him to take Helen along. This gives the Greeks just the excuse they need for much-desired war.
Who’s in it. Helen of Troy stars Rossana Podestà as Helen, Jacques Sernas as Paris, Cedric Hardwicke as Priam and Stanley Baker as Achilles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Helen of Troy 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 Helen of Troy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Helen of Troy 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 Helen of Troy (1956)?
- In US, Helen of Troy 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 Helen of Troy worth watching?
- Helen of Troy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Helen of Troy?
- Helen of Troy stars Rossana Podestà, Jacques Sernas, Cedric Hardwicke, Stanley Baker and Niall MacGinnis.
- When was Helen of Troy released?
- Helen of Troy was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.