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The White Sheik

1952Movie1 h 23 minNR

ComedyRomance
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes100%75%
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes100%75%

Summary

In Italy, small-town newlyweds Wanda and Ivan Cavalli embark on their honeymoon in the big city of Rome.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Federico Fellini
Written by
Michelangelo Antonioni, Federico Fellini, Ennio Flaiano
Produced by
Luigi Rovere
Music by
Nino Rota

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Facts

September 27, 1952 · 1 h 23 min · NR

Released
September 27, 1952
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
18 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The White Sheik?"

Questions about The White Sheik

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Where can I stream The White Sheik?

Darkroom

In the United States, The White Sheik is free with ads on Darkroom. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is The White Sheik worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is The White Sheik okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The White Sheik make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is The White Sheik good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The White Sheik in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.