The White Countess
2005, English. Directed by James Ivory.
In 1930s Shanghai, 'The White Countess' is both Sofia, a fallen member of the exiled Russian aristocracy, and a nightclub created by a blind American diplomat who asks Sofia to be the centerpiece of the world he wants to create.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The White Countess
The White Countess isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- James IvoryDirector
- Ralph FiennesTodd Jackson
- Natasha RichardsonCountess Sofia Belinskya
- Hiroyuki SanadaMatsuda
- Lynn RedgraveOlga Belinskya
- Vanessa RedgravePrincess Vera Belinskya
- Madeleine PotterGrushenka
- Madeleine DalyKatya
- Allan CordunerSamuel Feinstein
- John WoodPrince Peter Belinskya
- Lee PaceCrane
- Aislín McGuckinMaria
- Ying DaKao
Details
- Released
- 30 October 2005
- Country
- China, Germany, United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Kazuo Ishiguro
- Budget
- $16M
- Box office
- $4.1M
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The White Countess: quick answers
Is The White Countess worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The White Countess?
The White Countess runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does The White Countess have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The White Countess. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The White Countess parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The White Countess is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The White Countess on?
The White Countess 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 The White Countess?
If you liked The White Countess, try Shanghai Express, Ship of Fools, The History of Love.
Who directed The White Countess?
The White Countess (2005) was directed by James Ivory and stars Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Hiroyuki Sanada.