Solomon and Gaenor (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, Solomon and Gaenor is a drama and romance film directed by Paul Morrison, running about 105 minutes. “Their tragedy was to fall in love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Jew in 1911 Wales tries to make his living by selling fabrics door to door, but to do so he must hide his nationality. On one of his sales he meets and falls in love with a demure young woman with a strong-willed father and a Jew-hating brother. The two fall in love and she becomes pregnant, but only then does she learn of his ethnic background. When anti-Jewish riots break out, the two are forced to flee and become separated.
Who’s in it. Solomon and Gaenor stars Ioan Gruffudd as Solomon Levinsky, Nia Roberts as Gaenor Rees, Sue Jones-Davies as Gwen and William Thomas as Idris Rees, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Solomon and Gaenor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $301.8K at the box office.
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 Solomon and Gaenor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Solomon and Gaenor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Solomon and Gaenor (1999)?
- In US, Solomon and Gaenor 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 Solomon and Gaenor worth watching?
- Solomon and Gaenor holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Solomon and Gaenor?
- Solomon and Gaenor stars Ioan Gruffudd, Nia Roberts, Sue Jones-Davies, William Thomas and Mark Lewis Jones.
- When was Solomon and Gaenor released?
- Solomon and Gaenor was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.