Solomon and Sheba

Solomon and Sheba

Only once in 3000 years... anything like...

Directed by King Vidor

Produced by Edward Small Productions, United Artists

1959139 min6.4 / 10

An epic historical romance centered on Solomon's spiritual and political trials, blending court intrigue, religious conviction, and seduction across ancient kingdoms.

Near death, King David has a vision that his poet son, Solomon, should succeed him, rather than hot-headed Adonijah. Furious, Adonijah departs the court, swearing he will become king. Other rulers are concerned that Solomon's benevolent rule and interest in monotheism will threaten their tyrannical, polytheistic kingdoms. The Queen of Sheba makes an agreement with the Egyptian pharaoh to corrupt Solomon for their mutual benefit.

Questions people ask

  • Does Solomon and Sheba end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Solomon and Sheba violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.

  • Is Solomon and Sheba easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Solomon and Sheba sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Solomon and Sheba scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity92

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise32

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Solomon and Sheba

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Solomon and Sheba

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Solomon and Sheba, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Solomon and Sheba, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Solomon and Sheba, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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