The White Countess (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2005, The White Countess is a drama, family, romance and history film directed by James Ivory, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1930s Shanghai, 'The White Countess' is both Sofia—a fallen member of the Russian aristocracy—and a nightclub created by a blind American diplomat, who asks Sofia to be the centerpiece of the world he wants to create.
Who’s in it. The White Countess stars Ralph Fiennes as Todd Jackson, Natasha Richardson as Countess Sofia Belinskya, Hiroyuki Sanada as Matsuda and Lynn Redgrave as Olga Belinskya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The White Countess has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and 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 The White Countess page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Countess tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Countess (2005)?
- In US, The White Countess is available to stream on fuboTV, and 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 The White Countess worth watching?
- The White Countess holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The White Countess?
- The White Countess stars Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Hiroyuki Sanada, Lynn Redgrave and Vanessa Redgrave.
- When was The White Countess released?
- The White Countess was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.