Arabian Nights (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1942, Arabian Nights is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by John Rawlins, running about 86 minutes. “Dashing Thieves of Baghdad...riding out of the magic and splendor of Arabian Nights” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two half brothers battle each other for the power of the throne and the love of sensual, gorgeous dancing girl Scheherazade.
Who’s in it. Arabian Nights stars Jon Hall as Haroun-Al-Raschid, Maria Montez as Sherazade, Sabu as Ali Ben Ali and Leif Erickson as Kamar (as Leif Erikson), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Arabian Nights has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arabian Nights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arabian Nights tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arabian Nights (1942)?
- In US, Arabian Nights is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Arabian Nights worth watching?
- Arabian Nights holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Arabian Nights?
- Arabian Nights stars Jon Hall, Maria Montez, Sabu, Leif Erickson and Billy Gilbert.
- When was Arabian Nights released?
- Arabian Nights was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.