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The White Countess

2005·Movie·PG-13·135 min·★ 6.2(88)

In 1930s Shanghai, 'The White Countess' is both Sofia, a fallen member of the exiled Russian aristocracy, and a nightclub created by a blind American diplomat who asks Sofia to be the centerpiece of the world he wants to create.

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Where to watch The White Countess in India

Can I watch The White Countess in India? The White Countess isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Click a service to open The White Countess there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is The White Countess streaming around the world?

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India—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
United StatesfuboTV, YouTube FreeAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
Canada—Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube
Australia—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
Germany—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
France—Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Sooner
Spain—Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Brazil—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

About The White Countess

The White Countess is a 2005 English-language drama, romance and war film directed by James Ivory. The cast is led by Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Hiroyuki Sanada. It has a runtime of 2h 15m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

The White Countess was produced by Shanghai Film Group, Merchant Ivory Productions, and China Film Co-Production and made in China and Germany. It was released on October 30, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $16 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.

Director
James Ivory
Writers
Kazuo Ishiguro
Release date
October 30, 2005
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
China, Germany
Budget
$16 million
Box office
$4 million
Production
Shanghai Film Group, Merchant Ivory Productions, China Film Co-Production
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The White Countess cast & crew

The White Countess was directed by James Ivory and written by Kazuo Ishiguro.

The cast features Ralph Fiennes as Todd Jackson, Natasha Richardson as Countess Sofia Belinskya, Hiroyuki Sanada as Matsuda, Lynn Redgrave as Olga Belinskya, Vanessa Redgrave as Princess Vera Belinskya, and Madeleine Potter as Grushenka.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Robbins, cinematography is by Christopher Doyle, and it was produced by Ismail Merchant and Patrick Ko.

Is The White Countess worth watching?

The White Countess holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 88 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 15m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, romance, and war, The White Countess is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The White Countess

The White Countess isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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Cast of The White Countess

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

Todd Jackson

Natasha Richardson

Natasha Richardson

Countess Sofia Belinskya

Hiroyuki Sanada

Hiroyuki Sanada

Matsuda

Lynn Redgrave

Lynn Redgrave

Olga Belinskya

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Princess Vera Belinskya

Madeleine Potter

Madeleine Potter

Grushenka

No photo

Madeleine Daly

Katya

Allan Corduner

Allan Corduner

Samuel Feinstein

John Wood

John Wood

Prince Peter Belinskya

Lee Pace

Lee Pace

Crane

Aislín McGuckin

Aislín McGuckin

Maria

Ying Da

Ying Da

Kao

The White Countess — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The White Countess in India?

The White Countess is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸Where can I watch The White Countess in the US?

In the US, The White Countess is streaming on fuboTV and YouTube Free, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch The White Countess in the UK?

The White Countess isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸What language is The White Countess in?

The White Countess is originally in English, with audio tracks including Russian, Japanese, French, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is The White Countess?

The White Countess runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

▸What is The White Countess rated?

The White Countess is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 88 ratings.

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