Where can I watch White Nights (1985)?

In US, White Nights is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is White Nights worth watching?

White Nights holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in White Nights?

White Nights stars Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gregory Hines, Jerzy Skolimowski, Helen Mirren and Geraldine Page.

When was White Nights released?

White Nights was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.

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White Nights (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 6.7

Released in 1985, White Nights is a thriller and drama film directed by Taylor Hackford, running about 136 minutes. “Two men. Not soldiers. Not heroes. Just dancers. Willing to risk their lives for freedom-and each other.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After his plane crashes in Siberia, a Russian dancer, who defected to the West, is held prisoner in the Soviet Union. The KGB keeps him under watch and tries to convince him to become a dancer for the Kirov Academy of Ballet again. Determined to escape, he befriends a black American expatriate and his pregnant Russian wife, who agree to help him escape to the American Embassy.

Who’s in it. White Nights stars Mikhail Baryshnikov as Nikolai 'Kolya' Rodchenko, Gregory Hines as Raymond Greenwood, Jerzy Skolimowski as Colonel Chaiko and Helen Mirren as Galina Ivanova, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, White Nights has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $42.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Nights page.

If you liked it. Fans of White Nights tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch White Nights (1985)?: In US, White Nights is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is White Nights worth watching?: White Nights holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in White Nights?: White Nights stars Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gregory Hines, Jerzy Skolimowski, Helen Mirren and Geraldine Page.
When was White Nights released?: White Nights was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.