Esther (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2005, Esther is a drama film directed by Shari Eubank, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. When Queen Vashti (Pavlina Davis) publicly disgraces King Ahasuerus (David Wickboldt) she is banished from the kingdom, creating a void in the King’s life. To appease his growing displeasure, a plan is agreed upon: a new queen must be found to take Vashti’s place. A massive search spanning the entire empire is finally concluded when a young maiden named Hadassah/Esther (Rebecca Sigwarth), from a race unkindly regarded throughout history, is favored by the King and crowned as the new Queen. In obedience with her cousin Mordecai’s (George Herrig) wishes, she keeps her heritage secret. To what avail? Could it be a tool used in some fashion to thwart the nefarious intents of the evil Haman (Tyson Asbill) bent on destroying her people?
Who’s in it. Esther stars Rebecca Sigwarth as Esther, George P. Herrig as Mordecai, David Wickboldt as King Ahasuerus and Tyson Asbill as Haman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Esther 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 Esther page.
If you liked it. Fans of Esther tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Esther (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Esther change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Esther worth watching?
- Esther holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Esther?
- Esther stars Rebecca Sigwarth, George P. Herrig, David Wickboldt, Tyson Asbill and Paulina Davis.
- When was Esther released?
- Esther was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.