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The White Countess

2005·Movie
2h 15min·PG-13
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes51%49%
IMDb6.5Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes51%49%

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The White Countess fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Melancholic Romance1930s ShanghaiRussian AristocracyBlind American DiplomatNightclub SettingClass and ExileIntriguing CharactersEmotional Depth

Crew

Directed by:
James Ivory, Catherine Allinson, George Every
Written by:
Kazuo Ishiguro
Produced by:
Celestia Fox, Ismail Merchant, Andre Morgan
Composed by:
Richard Robbins, Robert Hein, Sylvia Menno

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The White Countess

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Where can I stream The White Countess legally?

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The White Countess is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The White Countess worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The White Countess rated?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is The White Countess?

2 h 15 min

The White Countess runs 2 h 15 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The White Countess?

Critics56
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see The White Countess much the same way.

Was The White Countess a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $16 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 26% of its budget.

What language is The White Countess in?

EnglishRussianJapaneseFrenchChinese

It was made in English, with some Russian, Japanese, French, Chinese. Produced in China, Germany, United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The White Countess?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The White Countess in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.