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The White Crow

2018, English. Directed by Ralph Fiennes.

To dance you must be free

The story of Rudolf Nureyev, whose escape to the West stunned the world at the height of the Cold War. With his magnetic presence, Nureyev emerged as ballet’s most famous star, a wild and beautiful dancer limited by the world of 1950s Leningrad. His flirtation with Western artists and ideas led him into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the KGB.

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Runtime
2h 7m
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 261 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The White Crow

The White Crow isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
31 August 2018
Country
United Kingdom, Serbia
Written by
David Hare
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Is The White Crow worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 261 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The White Crow?

The White Crow runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).

Does The White Crow have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The White Crow. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The White Crow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The White Crow is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The White Crow on?

The White Crow isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like The White Crow?

If you liked The White Crow, try The American, Topaz, Swing Kids.

Who directed The White Crow?

The White Crow (2018) was directed by Ralph Fiennes and stars Oleg Ivenko, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Chulpan Khamatova.

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