The White Dove (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1989, The White Dove is a drama film directed by Juan Miñón, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The story unfolds in Bilbao. Rocío (Emma Suárez), is in love with Mario (Antonio Banderas), a free rider with a lot of face that, to top it all, is partner of the business of her father, Domingo (Francisco Rabal) with whom she maintains incestuous relations. When Domingo passes away, both Mario and Rocío's mother have to put to the front of the business, finishing with the inheritance that could receive Rocío. In the midst of her frustration, a young business worker, secretly in love with Rocío, will try to have the legacy of her father end up in the hands of his rightful heiress.
Who’s in it. The White Dove stars Francisco Rabal as Domingo, Antonio Banderas as Mario, Emma Suárez as Rocío and Mercedes Sampietro as Madre de Rocío, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The White Dove has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $225.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Dove page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Dove tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Dove (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The White Dove change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The White Dove worth watching?
- The White Dove holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Dove?
- The White Dove stars Francisco Rabal, Antonio Banderas, Emma Suárez, Mercedes Sampietro and Sonsoles Benedicto.
- When was The White Dove released?
- The White Dove was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.