The White Sheik (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1952, The White Sheik is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Federico Fellini, running about 83 minutes. “A Very Funny Picture by Federico Fellini” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Italy, small-town newlyweds Wanda and Ivan Cavalli embark on their honeymoon in the big city of Rome. Ivan dutifully wants to keep appointments with family and church, but Wanda is only interested in meeting her favorite photo-strip star known as "The White Sheik". While Wanda impetuously sneaks away to locate the object of her affections, disconsolate Ivan tries his hardest to keep up appearances with the couple's relatives.
Who’s in it. The White Sheik stars Alberto Sordi as Fernando Rivoli - il sceicco bianco, Leopoldo Trieste as Ivan Cavalli, Giulietta Masina as Cabiria - La prostituta and Brunella Bovo as Wanda Giardino Cavalli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The White Sheik has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Sheik page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Sheik tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Sheik (1952)?
- In GB, The White Sheik is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The White Sheik worth watching?
- The White Sheik holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The White Sheik?
- The White Sheik stars Alberto Sordi, Leopoldo Trieste, Giulietta Masina, Brunella Bovo and Lilia Landi.
- When was The White Sheik released?
- The White Sheik was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.