A Thousand and One Nights (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1969, A Thousand and One Nights is a fantasy, drama and animation film directed by Eiichi Yamamoto, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Aldin, a vagabond water vendor, embarks of a series of fantastical and tragic misadventures through the Middle East in search of love, fortune, and power.
Who’s in it. A Thousand and One Nights stars Yukio Aoshima as Aladdin / Sinbad (voice), Kyōko Kishida as Miriam / Jaris (voice), Hiroshi Akutagawa as Badli (voice) and Haruko Katō as Genie (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, A Thousand and One Nights has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Thousand and One Nights page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Thousand and One Nights tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Thousand and One Nights (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Thousand and One Nights change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Thousand and One Nights worth watching?
- A Thousand and One Nights holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Thousand and One Nights?
- A Thousand and One Nights stars Yukio Aoshima, Kyōko Kishida, Hiroshi Akutagawa, Haruko Katō and Isao Hashizume.
- When was A Thousand and One Nights released?
- A Thousand and One Nights was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.