Whity (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1971, Whity is a drama and western film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. "Whity" is the mulatto butler of the dysfunctional Nicholson family in the American southwest in 1878. The father, Ben Nicholson, has an attractive young wife Katherine, and two sons by a previous marriage; the homosexual Frank, and the retarded Davy. Whity tries to carry out all their orders, however demeaning, until various of the family members ask him to kill some of the others.
Who’s in it. Whity stars Günther Kaufmann as Whity, Ulli Lommel as Frank Nicholson, Harry Baer as Davy Nicholson and Hanna Schygulla as Hanna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Whity has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whity tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whity (1971)?
- In US, Whity is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Whity worth watching?
- Whity holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Whity?
- Whity stars Günther Kaufmann, Ulli Lommel, Harry Baer, Hanna Schygulla and Ron Randell.
- When was Whity released?
- Whity was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.