David and Goliath (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1960, David and Goliath is an action, drama and history film directed by Richard Pottier, running about 103 minutes. “Out of an age of splendor and savagery surges a story of the shepherd boy who became a warrior king! Never before seen on any screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the Philistines attack, the Israelites are hopeless against the fierce giant Goliath and don't know what to do. King Saul takes the advice of the prophets and sends an adolescent shepherd, David, into battle to conquer the oversized Philistine. David is victorious and becomes the King of Israel.
Who’s in it. David and Goliath stars Orson Welles as King Saul, Ivica Pajer as David, Hilton Edwards as Samuele and Massimo Serato as Abner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, David and Goliath has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch David and Goliath page.
If you liked it. Fans of David and Goliath tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch David and Goliath (1960)?
- In US, David and Goliath is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is David and Goliath worth watching?
- David and Goliath holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in David and Goliath?
- David and Goliath stars Orson Welles, Ivica Pajer, Hilton Edwards, Massimo Serato and Eleonora Rossi Drago.
- When was David and Goliath released?
- David and Goliath was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.