White Nights (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1960, White Nights is a drama and romance film directed by Ivan Pyryev.
What it’s about. Based on the short story of the same name by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Petersburg 40s of the XIX century. Summer, white nights. On the banks of the Neva, the Dreamer meets Nastenka. Five nights, walking around the city, young people talk about themselves. Having lost faith in the feelings of the person whom she loves, Nastenka promises the Dreamer in love with her to marry him, but... the other appears, Nastenka is happy again, and the Dreamer is alone again.
Who’s in it. White Nights stars Lyudmila Marchenko as Nastenka, Oleg Strizhenov as Dreamer, Anatoli Fedorinov as tenant and Vera Popova as grandmother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, White Nights has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Nights (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for White Nights change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is White Nights worth watching?
- White Nights holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in White Nights?
- White Nights stars Lyudmila Marchenko, Oleg Strizhenov, Anatoli Fedorinov, Vera Popova and Svetlana Kharitonova.
- When was White Nights released?
- White Nights was released in 1960.