David and Bathsheba (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1951, David and Bathsheba is a drama, romance and history film directed by Henry King, running about 123 minutes. “Mighty as Goliath!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. King David enters into an adulterous affair with the beautiful Bathsheba, which has tragic consequences for his family and Israel.
Who’s in it. David and Bathsheba stars Gregory Peck as King David, Susan Hayward as Bathsheba, Kieron Moore as Uriah and Raymond Massey as Nathan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, David and Bathsheba 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 David and Bathsheba page.
If you liked it. Fans of David and Bathsheba tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch David and Bathsheba (1951)?
- In US, David and Bathsheba 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 David and Bathsheba worth watching?
- David and Bathsheba holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in David and Bathsheba?
- David and Bathsheba stars Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, Kieron Moore, Raymond Massey and James Robertson Justice.