Solomon and Sheba (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1959, Solomon and Sheba is a romance and history film directed by King Vidor, running about 139 minutes. “Only once in 3000 years... anything like...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Near death, King David has a vision that his poet son, Solomon, should succeed him, rather than hot-headed Adonijah. Furious, Adonijah departs the court, swearing he will become king. Other rulers are concerned that Solomon's benevolent rule and interest in monotheism will threaten their tyrannical, polytheistic kingdoms. The Queen of Sheba makes an agreement with the Egyptian pharaoh to corrupt Solomon for their mutual benefit.
Who’s in it. Solomon and Sheba stars Yul Brynner as Solomon, Gina Lollobrigida as Sheba, George Sanders as Adonijah and Marisa Pavan as Abishag, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Solomon and Sheba has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Solomon and Sheba page.
If you liked it. Fans of Solomon and Sheba tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Solomon and Sheba (1959)?
- In US, Solomon and Sheba is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Solomon and Sheba worth watching?
- Solomon and Sheba holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Solomon and Sheba?
- Solomon and Sheba stars Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida, George Sanders, Marisa Pavan and David Farrar.
- When was Solomon and Sheba released?
- Solomon and Sheba was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.