Sarfarosh (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 6.9

Sarfarosh poster

Released in 1999, Sarfarosh is an action and drama film directed by John Mathew Matthan, running about 174 minutes. “A Reason To Live” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When terrorists kill a cop's brother and disable his father, he fights back against the smuggling of guns and drugs which plagues his country.

Who’s in it. Sarfarosh stars Aamir Khan as ACP Ajay Singh Rathore, Sonali Bendre as Seema, Naseeruddin Shah as Gulfam Hassan and Mukesh Rishi as INSP. Salim, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Sarfarosh has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.1M 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 Sarfarosh page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sarfarosh tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sarfarosh (1999)?
In US, Sarfarosh 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 Sarfarosh worth watching?
Sarfarosh holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sarfarosh?
Sarfarosh stars Aamir Khan, Sonali Bendre, Naseeruddin Shah, Mukesh Rishi and Shri Vallabh Vyas.
When was Sarfarosh released?
Sarfarosh was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 174 minutes.