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Samson and Delilah

1984·Movie
1h 35min
IMDb5.5

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, faith and meaning, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout storytelling and characters

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

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About

A tale of passion and betrayal in which Samson, a judge of Israel who fled with his tribe during the Great Exodus from Egypt, uses his herculean strength in the fight against the Philistine oppressors. He is seduced by Delilah, a Philistine courtesan, who uses her cunning to discover the secret of her lover's great power and then betrays him.
Biblical EpicHistorical DramaTragic RomanceBetrayal & SeductionDivine JusticeHeroic SagaAncient WarfarePower DynamicsFaith & Revenge

Crew

Directed by:
Lee Philips
Written by:
John Gay, Eric Linklater
Produced by:
Gregory Harrison, Susan Edelman, Franklin R. Levy
Composed by:
Maurice Jarre

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Samson and Delilah

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Where can I stream Samson and Delilah legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

Samson and Delilah is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Samson and Delilah worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Samson and Delilah rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is Samson and Delilah?

1 h 35 min

Samson and Delilah runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Samson and Delilah in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Samson and Delilah?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Samson and Delilah in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.