1001 Nights (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1990, 1001 Nights is a comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Philippe de Broca, running about 98 minutes. “Scheherazade's story will be told once again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sheherazade has been married to a ruler who wants many wives, but only one at a time. Consequently, as soon as he has bedded them, he has them put to death. In most retellings, the girl staves off this unfortunate conclusion by putting off the connubial event for a thousand and one nights, telling irresistible stories instead. In this one, she gets hold of a magic lamp.
Who’s in it. 1001 Nights stars Catherine Zeta-Jones as Sheherazade, Gérard Jugnot as Jimmy Genious, Thierry Lhermitte as The King and Stéphane Freiss as Aladin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, 1001 Nights has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1001 Nights page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1001 Nights tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1001 Nights (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 1001 Nights change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 1001 Nights worth watching?
- 1001 Nights holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 1001 Nights?
- 1001 Nights stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, Stéphane Freiss and Vittorio Gassman.
- When was 1001 Nights released?
- 1001 Nights was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.