The Sheltering Sky (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1990, The Sheltering Sky is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, running about 138 minutes. “A woman's dangerous and erotic journey...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American couple drift toward emptiness in postwar North Africa.
Who’s in it. The Sheltering Sky stars Debra Winger as Kit, John Malkovich as Port, Campbell Scott as Tunner and Jill Bennett as Mrs. Lyle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Sheltering Sky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.1M at the box office.
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 Sheltering Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sheltering Sky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sheltering Sky (1990)?
- In US, The Sheltering Sky 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 Sheltering Sky worth watching?
- The Sheltering Sky holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Sheltering Sky?
- The Sheltering Sky stars Debra Winger, John Malkovich, Campbell Scott, Jill Bennett and Timothy Spall.
- When was The Sheltering Sky released?
- The Sheltering Sky was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.