The Mahabharata (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1990, The Mahabharata is a drama and war film directed by Peter Brook, running about 318 minutes.
What it’s about. One of the great masterpieces of world literature comes to vivid life in an elaborate production from acclaimed theater and film innovator Peter Brook. This collection of ancient Sanskrit stories (composed into the longest book ever written) comprises a series of enlightened fables at the heart of countless beliefs, legends, and teachings; indeed, its very title means "the great story of mankind." Brook and writer Jean-Claude Carriere worked for eight years to develop this epic concerning two sides of a royal family, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, whose struggle leads to a fascinating voyage of emotions, passion and vision of glory. Briefly, the Mahabharata is a tale of two rival sets of brothers, cousins to eachother, each born into royalty and with divinely guided paths in life. The result, however, is a great war, death, destruction - a vast epic.
Who’s in it. The Mahabharata stars Vittorio Mezzogiorno as Arjuna, Bruce Myers as Ganesha; Krishna, Miriam Goldschmidt as Kunti and Robert Langdon Lloyd as Vyasa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Mahabharata has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mahabharata page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mahabharata tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mahabharata (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mahabharata change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mahabharata worth watching?
- The Mahabharata holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mahabharata?
- The Mahabharata stars Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Bruce Myers, Miriam Goldschmidt, Robert Langdon Lloyd and Andrzej Seweryn.
- When was The Mahabharata released?
- The Mahabharata was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 318 minutes.