Earth (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1998, Earth is a drama film directed by Deepa Mehta, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. It's 1947 and the borderlines between India and Pakistan are being drawn. A young girl bears witnesses to tragedy as her ayah is caught between the love of two men and the rising tide of political and religious violence.
Who’s in it. Earth stars Aamir Khan as Dil Navaz, Nandita Das as Shanta, Rahul Khanna as Hassan and Maia Sethna as Lenny Sethna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $529K at the box office.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Starz Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Earth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Earth (1998)?
- In CA, Earth is available to stream on Starz Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Earth worth watching?
- Earth holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Earth?
- Earth stars Aamir Khan, Nandita Das, Rahul Khanna, Maia Sethna and Kitu Gidwani.
- When was Earth released?
- Earth was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.