

The White Countess
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.
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?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United States | fuboTV, YouTube Free | Amazon 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
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.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The White Countess

Ralph Fiennes
Todd Jackson

Natasha Richardson
Countess Sofia Belinskya

Hiroyuki Sanada
Matsuda

Lynn Redgrave
Olga Belinskya

Vanessa Redgrave
Princess Vera Belinskya

Madeleine Potter
Grushenka
Madeleine Daly
Katya

Allan Corduner
Samuel Feinstein

John Wood
Prince Peter Belinskya

Lee Pace
Crane

Aislín McGuckin
Maria

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.











