Beautiful Bali (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1940, Beautiful Bali is a notable film, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. A look at Bali, in the Dutch East Indies, 90 miles long, 45 miles wide, and home to a million people. After a quick reference to its history, we see its rice paddies, markets, and fishing. Rice is a cash crop, and the distribution of wealth, according to the narrator, is the most equal in the world. Girls dance at the temples, from age four to fourteen. Each community has its orchestra and often a popular dancer. We watch Gigi and his back-up musicians. On the shore, tourists are just beginning to discover Bali's beauty.
Who’s in it. Beautiful Bali stars James A. FitzPatrick.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Beautiful Bali has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beautiful Bali page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beautiful Bali (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beautiful Bali change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beautiful Bali worth watching?
- Beautiful Bali holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beautiful Bali?
- Beautiful Bali stars James A. FitzPatrick.
- When was Beautiful Bali released?
- Beautiful Bali was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.