Kismet (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1944, Kismet is a fantasy, adventure and romance film directed by William Dieterle, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Hafiz, a rascally beggar on the periphery of the court of Baghdad, schemes to marry his daughter to royalty and to win the heart of the queen of the castle himself.
Who’s in it. Kismet stars Ronald Colman as Hafiz, Marlene Dietrich as Jamilla, James Craig as Caliph and Edward Arnold as The Grand Vizier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Kismet has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kismet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kismet tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kismet (1944)?
- In US, Kismet is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Kismet worth watching?
- Kismet holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kismet?
- Kismet stars Ronald Colman, Marlene Dietrich, James Craig, Edward Arnold and Hugh Herbert.
- When was Kismet released?
- Kismet was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.