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Esther
PG-13

Esther

1999 • 87 min • Adventure · Drama · TV Movie

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Synopsis

Esther, the beautiful queen of Persia, intervenes to save the Jewish people from a bloody massacre.

Our family guide

Best from age 10
68
Movie Knight Score
40 reviews
  • 68 Audience · 40 · 100%

Queen Esther bravely risks her life to protect her people from a planned massacre, revealing her true identity and appealing to the king. This biblical drama showcases courage and faith.

Violence & peril
4/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
2/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
3/10

Heads up

  • Discussions of a planned massacre
  • Themes of persecution and prejudice
  • Some characters face mortal peril

What it models well

  • Courage in the face of injustice
  • Importance of standing up for others
  • Faith and divine intervention

Talk about it after

  • What does it mean to be brave like Esther?
  • How can one person make a big difference?
  • Discuss the historical context of the story

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Top billed cast

Director: Raffaele Mertes • Crew: Sandy Niemand

Trailers & clips

The Book of Esther - Official Trailer

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Details

TMDB audience
6.8/10 (40)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
IMDb
tt0168331

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