The Sheik (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1921, The Sheik is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by George Melford, running about 66 minutes. “A photoplay of tempestuous love between a madcap English beauty and a bronzed Arab chief!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sheik Ahmed desperately desires feisty British socialite Diana, so he abducts her and carries her off to his luxurious tent-palace in the desert. The free-spirited Diana recoils from his passionate embraces and yearns to be released. Later, allowed to go into the desert, she escapes and makes her way across the sands...
Who’s in it. The Sheik stars Rudolph Valentino as Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan, Agnes Ayres as Lady Diana Mayo, Ruth Miller as Zilah - A Marriage Market Prospect and George Waggner as Yousaef - Tribal Chieftain (as George Waggener), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Sheik 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sheik page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sheik tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sheik (1921)?
- In US, The Sheik is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sheik worth watching?
- The Sheik holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sheik?
- The Sheik stars Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres, Ruth Miller, George Waggner and Frank Butler.
- When was The Sheik released?
- The Sheik was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.