The White Ship (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1976, The White Ship is a drama film directed by Bolotbek Shamshiyev, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Longing to discover his father, a sad young boy dreams of becoming a fish and swimming to the great white ship he sees traversing Lake Issyk. Lost in his dreams, and buoyed by the pagan tales of his Central Asian grandfather, he feels a close communion with nature: so much so that when a hunter kills a stag, he too takes a final, liberating leap.
Who’s in it. The White Ship stars Nurgazy Sydygaliyev, Sabira Kumushaliyeva, Orozbek Kutmanaliyev and Aiturgan Temirova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The White Ship has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Ship page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Ship tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Ship (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The White Ship change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The White Ship worth watching?
- The White Ship holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The White Ship?
- The White Ship stars Nurgazy Sydygaliyev, Sabira Kumushaliyeva, Orozbek Kutmanaliyev, Aiturgan Temirova and Asankul Kuttubayev.
- When was The White Ship released?
- The White Ship was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.