David
Seen it?1997 | 173 min | Adventure, Drama, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans. If you loved Bridge to Terabithia, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Epic and sweeping, at 2 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 53 min.
A distinguished military leader whose reign was touched by great scandal, shocking betrayals and rousing victories. A simple shepherd boy chosen to be king, under the watchful eyes of prophet Samuel.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Markowitz
- Nathaniel ParkerDavid
- Jonathan PryceSaul
- Leonard NimoySamuel
- Sheryl LeeBatseba
- Ben DanielsJonatan
- Richard AshcroftAbner
- Gideon TurnerDavid als Heranwachsender
- Maurice RoëvesJoab
- Dominic RowanAbschalom
- Edward HallAmnon