Harem (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1986, Harem is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by William Hale, running about 190 minutes. “The Loss of Innocence” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young British woman is kidnapped by an Arabian sheikh and held captive in his harem. At first she frantically tries to escape, but as they slowly get to know and appreciate each other the difference between captor and captive dissolves.
Who’s in it. Harem stars Omar Sharif as Sultan Hassan, Ava Gardner as Kadin, Nancy Travis as Jessica Gray and Art Malik as Tarik Pasha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Harem has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harem page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harem tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harem (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Harem change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Harem worth watching?
- Harem holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harem?
- Harem stars Omar Sharif, Ava Gardner, Nancy Travis, Art Malik and Sarah Miles.
- When was Harem released?
- Harem was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 190 minutes.