Movies Like Solomon and Sheba (1959)

Solomon and Sheba is a 1959 history, romance, war film from King Vidor with a MovieMagicScore of 6.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with David and Bathsheba and Solomon.

History Romance War

David and Bathsheba

1951

King David enters into an adulterous affair with the beautiful Bathsheba, which has tragic consequences for his family and Israel.

5.7

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Solomon

1997

David, now an old man, is still king of Israel. Among his sons, the ambitious Adonijah and the clever Solomon, fierce rivals, since both are prospective heirs to the throne and only one can be.

6.7

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The Greatest Story Ever Told

1965

From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas after the Last Supper that eventually leads to Christ's crucifixion and miraculous return.

6.4

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Alexander

2004

Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.

6.0

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The Passage

2019

A platoon of Commandos’ soldiers, lead by a fearless commander, Nour, and their journey through heroic battles from The Six Days War to the commencement of The Attrition War.

6.9

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The Angel

2018

True story of Ashraf Marwan, who was President Nasser's son-in-law and special adviser and confidant to his successor Anwar Sadat - while simultaneously Israeli Intelligence's most precious asset of the 20th century. Based on NYT bestselling book 'The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel' by Uri Bar-Joseph.

6.6

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Cleopatra

1963

Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony, who vows to take power—but Caesar’s successor has other plans.

7.0

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Cleopatra

1934

The queen of Egypt barges the Nile and flirts with Mark Antony and Julius Caesar.

6.0

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The Ten Commandments

1956

Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.

7.8

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#10

Exodus

1960

Ari Ben Canaan, a passionate member of the Jewish paramilitary group Haganah, attempts to transport 600 Jewish refugees on a dangerous voyage from Cyprus to Palestine on a ship named the Exodus. He faces obstruction from British forces, who will not grant the ship passage to its destination.

6.7

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#11

The Spy Who Fell to Earth

2019

Based on Dr. Ahron Bregman's book, this documentary examines the life and mysterious death of Ashraf Marwan, an Egyptian billionaire and double agent.

6.7

MagicScore

#12

Land of the Pharaohs

1955

A captured architect designs an ingenious plan to ensure the impregnability of the tomb of a self-absorbed Pharaoh, obsessed with the security of his next life.

6.3

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#13

The Band's Visit

2007

A small Egyptian police band travels to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab arts center, only to find themselves stuck in the wrong town.

7.0

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#14

The Prince of Egypt

1998

The strong bond between two brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.

7.3

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#15

King David

1985

This is a movie about the life of Israel's king David.

5.6

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#16

Head-On

2004

With the intention to break free from the strict familial restrictions, a suicidal young woman sets up a marriage of convenience with a forty-year-old addict, an act that will lead to an outburst of envious love.

7.5

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#17

Meet Joe Black

1998

Bill Parrish has it all - success, wealth and power. Days before his 65th birthday, he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black, who soon reveals himself as Death. In exchange for extra time, Bill agrees to serve as Joe's earthly guide. But will he regret his choice when Joe unexpectedly falls in love with Bill's beautiful daughter Susan?

7.4

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#18

Goya's Ghosts

2006

Painter Francisco Goya becomes involved with the Spanish Inquisition after his muse, Inés, is arrested by the church for heresy. Her family turns to him, hoping that his connection with fanatical Inquisitor Lorenzo, whom he is painting, can secure her release.

6.6

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#19

The Secret

2007

Husband, wife, and daughter have moved from Boston to Williamstown. At 16, Samantha treats her mother shabbily, but when the two of them are in a horrific car crash, the mother wills Sam to live, somehow losing her own life while her spirit enters Sam.

6.0

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#20

El Cid

1961

Epic film of the legendary Spanish hero, Rodrigo Diaz ("El Cid" to his followers), who, without compromising his strict sense of honour, still succeeds in taking the initiative and driving the Moors from Spain.

6.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Solomon and Sheba?

The top films similar to Solomon and Sheba by MovieMagicScore are David and Bathsheba (5.7), Solomon (6.7), The Greatest Story Ever Told (6.4). Each shares history/romance/war themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Solomon and Sheba worth watching?

Solomon and Sheba holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.3/10 from 98 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Solomon and Sheba?

Solomon and Sheba (1959) is a history, romance, war film directed by King Vidor, starring Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida, George Sanders.

Where can I find more recommendations like Solomon and Sheba?

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About movies like Solomon and Sheba

This ranked list pairs Solomon and Sheba (1959), a history and romance and war film from King Vidor, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Yul Brynner take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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