Arabian Nights (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Series · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2000, Arabian Nights is a sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and family series.

What it’s about. Targeted for assassination by his first wife and his evil brother, a young sultan must marry by the next full moon or he will lose his kingdom. His uncertainty over his newfound bride causes her to stall the sultan with a series of fantastic stories to ease the tension and stall her impending execution.

Who’s in it. Arabian Nights stars Mili Avital as Scheherezade, Alan Bates as Storyteller, James Frain as Schahzenan / Harun and Rufus Sewell as Ali Baba, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Arabian Nights has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arabian Nights page.

If you liked it. Fans of Arabian Nights tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Arabian Nights (2000)?
In US, Arabian Nights is available to stream on YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Arabian Nights worth watching?
Arabian Nights holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Arabian Nights?
Arabian Nights stars Mili Avital, Alan Bates, James Frain, Rufus Sewell and Tchéky Karyo.
When was Arabian Nights released?
Arabian Nights was released in 2000.