White Nights
1985, English. Directed by Taylor Hackford.
Two men. Not soldiers. Not heroes. Just dancers. Willing to risk their lives for freedom-and each other.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 157 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch White Nights
White Nights isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Taylor HackfordDirector
- Mikhail BaryshnikovNikolai 'Kolya' Rodchenko
- Gregory HinesRaymond Greenwood
- Jerzy SkolimowskiColonel Chaiko
- Helen MirrenGalina Ivanova
- Geraldine PageAnne Wyatt
- Isabella RosselliniDarya Greenwood
- John GloverWynn Scott
- Stefan GryffCaptain Kirigin
- William HootkinsChuck Malarek
- Shane RimmerAmbassador Larry Smith
- Florence FaureBallerina (Death)
- David SavilePilot
Details
- Released
- 22 November 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eric Hughes, James Goldman
- Box office
- $42M
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White Nights: quick answers
Is White Nights worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 157 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is White Nights?
White Nights runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Does White Nights have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for White Nights. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
White Nights parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
White Nights is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is White Nights on?
White Nights isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like White Nights?
If you liked White Nights, try Walking Tall: Lone Justice, A Mighty Heart, Suburbia.
Who directed White Nights?
White Nights (1985) was directed by Taylor Hackford and stars Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gregory Hines, Jerzy Skolimowski.