The White Dawn (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1974, The White Dawn is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Philip Kaufman, running about 110 minutes. “A True Story of an Artic Adventure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1896, three survivors of a whaling ship-wreck in the Canadian Arctic are saved and adopted by an Eskimo tribe but frictions arise when the three start misbehaving.
Who’s in it. The White Dawn stars Warren Oates as Billy, Timothy Bottoms as Daggett, Louis Gossett Jr. as Portagee and Joanasie Salamonie as Kangiak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The White Dawn 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 Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Dawn (1974)?
- In US, The White Dawn 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 Dawn worth watching?
- The White Dawn holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The White Dawn?
- The White Dawn stars Warren Oates, Timothy Bottoms, Louis Gossett Jr., Joanasie Salamonie and Simonie Kopapik.
- When was The White Dawn released?
- The White Dawn was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.