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The White Countess

2005Movie2 h 15 minPG-13

DramaRomance
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes51%49%

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about history and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Melancholic Romance
  • 1930s Shanghai
  • Russian Aristocracy
  • Blind American Diplomat
  • Nightclub Setting
  • Class and Exile
  • Intriguing Characters
  • Emotional Depth

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
James Ivory
Written by
Kazuo Ishiguro
Produced by
Ren Zhonglun, Ismail Merchant, Andreas Grosch
Music by
Richard Robbins

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Facts

October 30, 2005 · 2 h 15 min · PG-13

Released
October 30, 2005
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian, Japanese, French, Chinese
Made in
China, Germany, United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$16 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
42 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The White Countess?"

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Where can I stream The White Countess?

fuboTVTubi TV

In the United States, The White Countess streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The White Countess worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 60).

Is The White Countess okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The White Countess good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The White Countess a box office flop?

Budget$16 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $16 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 26% of its budget.