Arabian Nights (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1974, Arabian Nights is a comedy, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, running about 131 minutes. “Pier Paolo Pasolini unfolds the Sensual and Erotic tales of the fabled... 1001 Arabian Nights” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The final part of Pasolini's Trilogy of Life series is rich with exotic tales of slaves and kings, potions, betrayals, demons and, most of all, love and lovemaking in all its myriad forms. Mysterious and liberating, this is an exquisitely dreamlike and adult interpretation of the original folk tales.
Who’s in it. Arabian Nights stars Ninetto Davoli as Aziz, Franco Citti as The Demon, Franco Merli as Nur Ed Din and Tessa Bouché as Aziza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Arabian Nights has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arabian Nights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arabian Nights tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arabian Nights (1974)?
- In US, Arabian Nights is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Arabian Nights worth watching?
- Arabian Nights holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Arabian Nights?
- Arabian Nights stars Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti, Franco Merli, Tessa Bouché and Ines Pellegrini.
- When was Arabian Nights released?
- Arabian Nights was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.