She (1965): cast, story & where to watch

1965 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1965, She is a fantasy, adventure and romance film directed by Robert Day, running about 106 minutes. “SHE who must be obeyed! ...SHE who must be loved! ...SHE who must be possessed!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The lost city of Kuma is ruled by the cruel, arrogant, beautiful queen, Ayesha, gifted with eternal life. She lures Leo Vincey into her world, seeing in him the reincarnation of the lover she long ago murdered in a fit of violent jealousy. Against all advice Leo is determined to stay and Ayesha persuades him to bathe in the flame of eternal youth... with disastrous consequences.

Who’s in it. She stars Ursula Andress as Ayesha, Peter Cushing as Holly, Bernard Cribbins as Job and John Richardson as Leo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, She has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch She page.

If you liked it. Fans of She 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 She (1965)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for She change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is She worth watching?
She holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in She?
She stars Ursula Andress, Peter Cushing, Bernard Cribbins, John Richardson and Christopher Lee.
When was She released?
She was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.