The White Crow (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2018, The White Crow is a drama film directed by Ralph Fiennes, running about 127 minutes. “To dance you must be free” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Rudolf Nureyev, whose escape to the West stunned the world at the height of the Cold War. With his magnetic presence, Nureyev emerged as ballet’s most famous star, a wild and beautiful dancer limited by the world of 1950s Leningrad. His flirtation with Western artists and ideas led him into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the KGB.
Who’s in it. The White Crow stars Oleg Ivenko as Rudolf Nureyev, Adèle Exarchopoulos as Clara Saint, Chulpan Khamatova as Xenia Jurgenson and Ralph Fiennes as Alexander Pushkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The White Crow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The White Crow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Crow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Crow (2018)?
- In US, The White Crow 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 The White Crow worth watching?
- The White Crow holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Crow?
- The White Crow stars Oleg Ivenko, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Chulpan Khamatova, Ralph Fiennes and Alexey Morozov.
- When was The White Crow released?
- The White Crow was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.