Samson

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Samson

PG-13

2018

1h 50m

Adventure

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When his youthful ambition leads to a tragic marriage, the all-powerful Samson embarks on a quest for vengeance that brings him into direct conflict with the Philistine army. As his brother mounts a tribal rebellion, Samson's relationship with a Philistine temptress and his final surrender to God will help turn imprisonment into a final victory.

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Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

AV Club

A bargain-bin biblical epic that delivers the requisite mass-murder-by-ass-jaw as a cheapjack approximation of Zack Snyder-esque pomp, but is for the most part clinically dull.

Rated: D+

Feb 16, 2018

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Inkoo Kang

TheWrap

The movie's most interesting clashes aren't between Samson and the Philistine royals, but between Pure Flix's intent to create "clean" entertainment and the obvious bloodthirstiness of the source material.

Feb 16, 2018

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Peter Sobczynski

RogerEbert.com

While it cannot be faulted for its sincerity, it can be faulted for its sluggish pacing, inconsistent performances and lack of cinematic style that gives the proceedings a tacky feel throughout.

Rated: 1.5/4

Feb 16, 2018

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Jim Dixon

Film Inquiry

Aimed squarely at Christian audiences looking for inspirational family entertainment, Samson is a preachy and plodding drama that's light on excitement, action or any real sense of spirituality.

Mar 1, 2019

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Jim Lane

Sacramento News & Review

The story of the biblical strong man from the Book of Judges is drably retold without a trace of style or showmanship, making Cecil B. DeMille's 1949 Samson and Delilah (which was pretty good already) look like a masterpiece of great art by comparison.

Feb 28, 2018

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Linda Cook

Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

'Samson' is a Biblical epic worth watching.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 27, 2018

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Garrett B.

I liked it but i couldn’t finish. Probably for kids so just not for me i guess.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/01/25

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 50 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Violence and Battle Sequences!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $4,700,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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Arky.H G

A short and quick summary of the character who possessed tremendous strength and was betrayed by a woman. Although despite its flaws due to the budget and being a direct-to-DVD film with very inferior acting and visual effects, it fulfills its short narrative well. The best part is the villain. You come to hate him so much that you wish him the worst death. A greedy, power-hungry wretch. It's not the best adaptation, but it might invite a casual audience to learn about this story, and they'll find a better version on their own. Rating: I give it ⭐⭐⭐ 3 Stars for Entertainment.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/23/25

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Jay B

All of the bad reviews seem nonsensical. The quality of this movie, in every area, is great. And sense it is portraying a portion of Biblical history, little can compare to the significance of this story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/25

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Paul E

It was an easy watch, the characters were engaging, the acting was good, it had a theatre feel. Made me want to check out the original story.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/25/24

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RaiderRo D

Good movie to watch. PureFlix doesn’t have Hollywood money so all I ask is solid stories & acting. This has it

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/03/24

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When his youthful ambition leads to a tragic marriage, the all-powerful Samson embarks on a quest for vengeance that brings him into direct conflict with the Philistine army. As his brother mounts a tribal rebellion, Samson's relationship with a Philistine temptress and his final surrender to God will help turn imprisonment into a final victory.

Director: Bruce Macdonald
Producer: David A.R. White, Michael M. Scott, Elizabeth Travis, Alysoun Wolfe, Vlokkie Gordon, Bruce Macdonald, Craig Jones, Brittany Yost
Screenwriter: Jason Baumgardner, Galen Gilbert, Timothy Ratajczak, Zach Smith
Distributor: Pure Flix Entertainment
Production Co: Pure Flix Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Violence and Battle Sequences)
Genre: Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 16, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 30, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.7M
Runtime: 1h 50m

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