The Book of Esther

The Book of Esther is a drama and fantasy television movie about power and manipulation in ancient Persia. After Esther is chosen as the queen of King Xerxes, her cousin Mordecai and a man named Haman engage in a risky struggle for influence and control over the young monarch.

The film was produced in the United States by Pure Flix Entertainment and written by Timothy Ratajczak. It was directed by David A.R. White, who later directed Redeemed in 2014. The cast features Jen Lilley as Esther, Joel Smallbone as Xerxes, and Jennifer Lyons as Vashti, with supporting roles played by Robert Miano, Thaao Penghlis, and Mark Irvingsen. A total of 24 actors are credited in the production.

Since its release on May 31, 2013, the movie has received mixed to low scores from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 4.2/10 based on 1,300 votes, while on TMDB it has a higher score of 5.7/10 from 24 votes.