Caravans (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1978, Caravans is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by James Fargo, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. This epic adventure-drama based on James Michener's best-selling novel concerns a young American embassy official who is sent into the Middle-Eastern desert to find the missing daughter of a US Senator. The young woman has left her husband, a Colonel in the Shadom - she was his number two wife - and has opted for the lifestyle of a nomadic tribe. When the diplomat locates the girl he joins the caravan and attempts to persuade the girl to return.
Who’s in it. Caravans stars Anthony Quinn as Zulffiqar, Jennifer O'Neill as Ellen Jasper, Michael Sarrazin as Mark Miller and Christopher Lee as Sardar Khan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Caravans 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 Caravans page.
If you liked it. Fans of Caravans tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Caravans (1978)?
- In US, Caravans 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 Caravans worth watching?
- Caravans holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Caravans?
- Caravans stars Anthony Quinn, Jennifer O'Neill, Michael Sarrazin, Christopher Lee and Joseph Cotten.
- When was Caravans released?
- Caravans was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.