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Arabian Nights

1974·Movie
2h 11min·NC-17
76
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Immersive world, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Violence5
  • Tension4

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Fantasy and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

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Pier Paolo Pasolini unfolds the Sensual and Erotic tales of the fabled... 1001 Arabian Nights

The final part of Pasolini's Trilogy of Life series is rich with exotic tales of slaves and kings, potions, betrayals, demons and, most of all, love and lovemaking in all its myriad forms. Mysterious and liberating, this is an exquisitely dreamlike and adult interpretation of the original folk tales.
AnthologyPasoliniEroticMiddle Eastern FolkloreSensualArt HouseFantasySpiritual

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Where can I stream Arabian Nights legally?

Arabian Nights is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ 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 Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Arabian Nights worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Arabian Nights rated?

NC-17NuditySexual content

It's rated NC-17 in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Arabian Nights?

2 h 11 min

Arabian Nights runs 2 h 11 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Arabian Nights?

Critics83
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Arabian Nights higher (83) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Arabian Nights in?

ItalianArabic

It was made in Italian, with some Arabic. Produced in France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Arabian Nights?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Arabian Nights in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Arabian Nights use?

Faking the DeadYou Can Leave Your Hat OnAttractive Bent-GenderLiving PropIn Name OnlyThe StarscreamAge LiftBeautiful Slave GirlRunning GagTraumatic HaircutFlorence Nightingale EffectCrossing the Desertand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Arabian Nights, including Faking the Dead, You Can Leave Your Hat On, Attractive Bent-Gender.