White Ecstasy (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1931, White Ecstasy is a comedy film directed by Arnold Fanck, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Leni, a daring young girl, is visiting for the second time a ski-resort. The local ski-teachers agree to organize a "fox-hunt" for her. Leni and Hannes are "the foxes", and about 40 other skiers will have to catch them, starting with a 15 minutes delay. It's not the story that makes this film, but the extremely spectacular, thrilling shots about skiing.
Who’s in it. White Ecstasy stars Leni Riefenstahl as Leni, Guzzi Lantschner as Tietje, Hannes Schneider as Hannes and Rudi Matt as Rudi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, White Ecstasy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Ecstasy page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Ecstasy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Ecstasy (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for White Ecstasy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is White Ecstasy worth watching?
- White Ecstasy holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Ecstasy?
- White Ecstasy stars Leni Riefenstahl, Guzzi Lantschner, Hannes Schneider, Rudi Matt and Lothar Ebersberg.
- When was White Ecstasy released?
- White Ecstasy was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.