The White Sheik

1h 23m · 1952 · Directed by Federico Fellini · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

The White Sheik (1952) runs 1h 23m, directed by Federico Fellini. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

In Italy, small-town newlyweds Wanda and Ivan Cavalli embark on their honeymoon in the big city of Rome. Ivan dutifully wants to keep appointments with family and church, but Wanda is only interested in meeting her favorite photo-strip star known as "The White Sheik". While Wanda impetuously sneaks away to locate the object of her affections, disconsolate Ivan tries his hardest to keep up appearances with the couple's relatives.

Genres: Comedy, Romance

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.