Black (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2005, Black is a drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, running about 124 minutes. “An unending darkness... A world of shadows... A ray of light that found its way... A teacher's dream... A student's miracle... A valiant journey... From ignorance to knowledge... From darknes” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Black is an adaptation of Helen Keller's autobiography. Black revolves around a blind and deaf girl, and her relationship with her teacher who himself later develops Alzheimer's disease.
Who’s in it. Black stars Amitabh Bachchan as Debraj Sahai, Rani Mukerji as Michelle McNally, Ayesha Kapoor as Young Michelle McNally and Shernaz Patel as Catherine McNally, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Black has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $733.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black (2005)?
- In US, Black is available to stream on Netflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black worth watching?
- Black holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black?
- Black stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Ayesha Kapoor, Shernaz Patel and Dhritiman Chatterjee.
- When was Black released?
- Black was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.