The Guru (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2002, The Guru is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer, running about 91 minutes. “When he talks, women listen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bored with Bollywood movies but fascinated with their Hollywood counterparts from his youth, Ram dreams to become a singer and actor in America, the country where dreams are made. He is encouraged when his American-based close friend, Vijay Rao, comes for visit, and brags about driving a Mercedes and living in a penthouse.
Who’s in it. The Guru stars Jimi Mistry as Ramu Gupta, Heather Graham as Sharonna, Marisa Tomei as Lexi and Michael McKean as Dwain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Guru has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $24.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Guru page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guru tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guru (2002)?
- In US, The Guru is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Guru worth watching?
- The Guru holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guru?
- The Guru stars Jimi Mistry, Heather Graham, Marisa Tomei, Michael McKean and Dash Mihok.
- When was The Guru released?
- The Guru was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.