Masada (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1981, Masada is a drama and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. Masada is a 1981 American historical drama television miniseries aired on ABC under the tentpole ABC Novel for Television. The screenplay by Joel Oliansky is based on Ernest Gann's 1971 novel The Antagonists. A dramatization of the historical siege of the Masada citadel in Roman Palestine by legions of the Roman Empire in AD 73. A siege that ended when the Roman armies entered the fortress, only to discover the mass suicide by the Jewish defenders when defeat became imminent.
Who’s in it. Masada stars Peter O'Toole as General Cornelius Flavius Silva, Peter Strauss as Eleazar ben Yair, Barbara Carrera as Sheva and Alan Feinstein as Aaron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Masada has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Masada page.
If you liked it. Fans of Masada tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Masada (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Masada change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Masada worth watching?
- Masada holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Masada?
- Masada stars Peter O'Toole, Peter Strauss, Barbara Carrera, Alan Feinstein and Giulia Pagano.
- When was Masada released?
- Masada was released in 1981.