White Nights
A middle-aged man meets a young woman who is waiting on a canal bridge for her lover's return.
Where to watch White Nights in United States
Can I watch White Nights in United States? Yes — you can stream White Nights in United States on Criterion Channel.
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Where is White Nights streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Sooner, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About White Nights
White Nights is a 1957 Italian-language drama and romance film directed by Luchino Visconti. The cast is led by Maria Schell, Marcello Mastroianni, Jean Marais. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
White Nights was produced by Vides Cinematografica, Cinematografica Associati, and Intermondia Films and made in France and Italy. It was released on November 14, 1957, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Luchino Visconti
- Writers
- Luchino Visconti, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
- Release date
- November 14, 1957
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Vides Cinematografica, Cinematografica Associati, Intermondia Films
White Nights cast & crew
White Nights was directed by Luchino Visconti and written by Luchino Visconti and Suso Cecchi d'Amico.
The cast features Maria Schell as Natalia, Marcello Mastroianni as Mario, Jean Marais as L'Inquilino, Marcella Rovena as La Padrona della Pensione, Maria Zanoli as La Domestica, and Elena Fancera as La Cassiera.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nino Rota, cinematography is by Giuseppe Rotunno, and it was produced by Franco Cristaldi and Jean-Paul Guibert.
Is White Nights worth watching?
White Nights holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 269 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, White Nights is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of White Nights
Maria Schell
Natalia
Marcello Mastroianni
Mario
Jean Marais
L'Inquilino
Marcella Rovena
La Padrona della Pensione
Maria Zanoli
La Domestica
Elena Fancera
La Cassiera
Lanfranco Ceccarelli
Un Coinvolto nella Rissa
Angelo Galassi
Un Coinvolto nella Rissa
Renato Terra
Un Coinvolto nella Rissa
Corrado Pani
Un Giovinastro
Dirk Sanders
Il Ballerino
Clara Calamai
La Prostituta
White Nights — FAQs
▸Where can I watch White Nights in United States?
White Nights is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is White Nights on Criterion Channel?
Yes — White Nights is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is White Nights in?
White Nights is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is White Nights?
White Nights runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is White Nights rated?
White Nights is rated NR. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 269 ratings.
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