The Sheltering Sky
1990, English. Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
A woman's dangerous and erotic journey...
An American couple drift toward emptiness in postwar North Africa.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 310 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Sheltering Sky
The Sheltering Sky isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Bernardo BertolucciDirector
- Debra WingerKit
- John MalkovichPort
- Campbell ScottTunner
- Jill BennettMrs. Lyle
- Timothy SpallEric Lyle
- Eric Vu-AnBelqassim
- Amina AnnabiMahrnia
- Philippe Morier-GenoudCaptain Broussard
- Sotigui KouyatéAbdelkader
- Tom NovembreFrench Immigration Officer
- Mohamed Ben SmailSmail
- Kamel CherifTicket Seller
Details
- Released
- 25 October 1990
- Country
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Mark Peploe, Bernardo Bertolucci
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $2.1M
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What The Sheltering Sky is based on
The Sheltering Sky is based on The Sheltering Sky (1949) by Paul Bowles, published by John Lehmann.
1949
The Sheltering Sky
By Paul Bowles
Published by John Lehmann
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The Sheltering Sky: quick answers
Is The Sheltering Sky worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 310 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sheltering Sky?
The Sheltering Sky runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does The Sheltering Sky have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sheltering Sky. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sheltering Sky parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sheltering Sky is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sheltering Sky on?
The Sheltering Sky 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 Sheltering Sky?
If you liked The Sheltering Sky, try Black Gold, End of Sentence, Faces.
Who directed The Sheltering Sky?
The Sheltering Sky (1990) was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and stars Debra Winger, John Malkovich, Campbell Scott.
What is The Sheltering Sky based on?
The Sheltering Sky is based on The Sheltering Sky (1949) by Paul Bowles, published by John Lehmann.