Arabian Nights
1974, Italian. Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Pier Paolo Pasolini unfolds the Sensual and Erotic tales of the fabled... 1001 Arabian Nights
The final part of Pasolini's Trilogy of Life series is rich with exotic tales of slaves and kings, potions, betrayals, demons and, most of all, love and lovemaking in all its myriad forms. Mysterious and liberating, this is an exquisitely dreamlike and adult interpretation of the original folk tales.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NC-17
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 237 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Pier Paolo PasoliniDirector
- Ninetto DavoliAziz
- Franco CittiThe Demon
- Franco MerliNur Ed Din
- Tessa BouchéAziza
- Ines PellegriniZumurrud
- Margareth ClémentiAziz's Mother
- Luigina RocchiBudur
- Alberto ArgentinoPrince Shahzmah
- Francesco Paolo GovernalePrince Tagi
- Salvatore SapienzaPrince Yunan
- Zeudi BiasoloZeudi
- Barbara GrandiRagazza Trattenuta dal Demone
Details
- Released
- 20 June 1974
- Original title
- Il fiore delle Mille e una notte
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Pier Paolo Pasolini, Dacia Maraini
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What Arabian Nights is based on
Arabian Nights is based on One Thousand and One Nights by various authors.
One Thousand and One Nights
By various authors
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Arabian Nights: quick answers
What should I watch before Arabian Nights?
Watch The Decameron (1971) and The Canterbury Tales (1972) first.
Is Arabian Nights worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 237 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Arabian Nights?
Arabian Nights runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does Arabian Nights have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Arabian Nights. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Arabian Nights parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Arabian Nights is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Arabian Nights on?
Arabian Nights is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and MGM Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Arabian Nights?
If you liked Arabian Nights, try The Thief of Bagdad, Satyricon, Jack the Giant Killer.
Who directed Arabian Nights?
Arabian Nights (1974) was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini and stars Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti, Franco Merli.
What is Arabian Nights based on?
Arabian Nights is based on One Thousand and One Nights by various authors.