The White Dawn
1974, English. Directed by Philip Kaufman.
A True Story of an Artic Adventure.
In 1896, three survivors of a whaling ship-wreck in the Canadian Arctic are saved and adopted by an Eskimo tribe but frictions arise when the three start misbehaving.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Details
- Released
- 21 July 1974
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- James Houston, Thomas Rickman
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What The White Dawn is based on
The White Dawn is adapted from a novel.
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The White Dawn runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
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The White Dawn is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The White Dawn isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The White Dawn?
If you liked The White Dawn, try In the Heart of the Sea, End of the Spear, Shout at the Devil.
Who directed The White Dawn?
The White Dawn (1974) was directed by Philip Kaufman and stars Warren Oates, Timothy Bottoms, Louis Gossett Jr..
What is The White Dawn based on?
The White Dawn is adapted from a novel.