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Esther and the King

1960·Movie
1h 49min·NR
38
WeakGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, faith and meaning, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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The Most Celebrated Love Adventure of All...From the Greatest Book of All!

Recently widowed Persian King Ahasuerus wants to marry the beautiful Esther. But Esther is a Jewess, and Haman, the king's evil minister, is spreading hatred against the Jews.
Biblical EpicHistorical DramaRoyal IntrigueGood vs EvilRomanceTriumph Over PersecutionGrand SpectaclePeriod FilmFaith & Destiny

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Esther and the King

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Where can I stream Esther and the King legally?

Esther and the King is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Pure Flix, FlixFling, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Esther and the King worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Esther and the King rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Esther and the King?

1 h 49 min

Esther and the King runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Esther and the King?

Critics33
Audiences40

Yes. Critics average 33 and audiences 40 out of 100, so both groups see Esther and the King much the same way.

What language is Esther and the King in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Esther and the King?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Esther and the King in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.