Kismet
1944, English. Directed by William Dieterle.
In ancient Baghdad, penniless beggar Hafiz dotes on his beautiful daughter, Marsinah, at home and adopts the dashing and wealthy persona of the Prince of Hassir on the streets. While wooing the glamorous Lady Jamilla, wife of the Grand Vizier, Hafiz accidentally ignites a battle between the treacherous Vizier and the rakish Caliph for his daughter's hand in marriage, in the process exposing each man's secrets.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Kismet is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Details
- Released
- 1 October 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Meehan
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $1.8M
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What Kismet is based on
Kismet is adapted from a play or musical.
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Kismet runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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Kismet is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Kismet?
If you liked Kismet, try Man of La Mancha, Camelot, Cyrano de Bergerac.
Who directed Kismet?
Kismet (1944) was directed by William Dieterle and stars Ronald Colman, Marlene Dietrich, James Craig.
What is Kismet based on?
Kismet is adapted from a play or musical.