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Omar Khayyam

5.819571h 41mMovieRomanceAdventure

In the 11th century Seljuk Empire, Persian poet and mathematician Omar Khayyam's lover marries the Shah but the Shah, whose life is threatened by a sect of assassins, appoints Omar royal advisor.

DirectorWilliam Dieterle
WriterBarré Lyndon
ProducerFrank Freeman Jr.

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by William Dieterle

CWCornel Wilde
Cornel Wilde
Omar Khayyam
MRMichael Rennie
Michael Rennie
Hasani Sabah
DPDebra Paget
Debra Paget
Sharain
JDJohn Derek
John Derek
Prince Malik
RMRaymond Massey
Raymond Massey
The Shah
YSYma Sumac
Yma Sumac
Karina
MHMargaret Hayes
Margaret Hayes
Queen Zarada
JTJoan Taylor
Joan Taylor
Yaffa
PLPerry Lopez
Perry Lopez
Prince Ahmud
SCSebastian Cabot
Sebastian Cabot
Nizam
MAMorris Ankrum
Morris Ankrum
Sharain's Father
ASAbraham Sofaer
Abraham Sofaer
Tutush

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Omar Khayyam — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Omar Khayyam?

Omar Khayyam isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Omar Khayyam on Netflix?

No, Omar Khayyam is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Omar Khayyam on Amazon Prime Video?

Omar Khayyam isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Omar Khayyam for free?

Omar Khayyam isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Omar Khayyam based on a true story?

Yes — Omar Khayyam is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).