Waqt (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2005, Waqt is a drama film directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, running about 153 minutes. “The Race Against Time” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A chronic illness leaves Ishwar with only a few months to live. His son Aditya is extremely reckless. To make him realise his responsibilities, Ishwar throws his son out of the house.
Who’s in it. Waqt stars Amitabh Bachchan as Ishwarchand Thakur, Akshay Kumar as Aditya Ishwarchand Thakur, Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Pooja 'Mitali' Thakur and Shefali Shah as Sumitra Thakur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Waqt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waqt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waqt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waqt (2005)?
- In US, Waqt is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Waqt worth watching?
- Waqt holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waqt?
- Waqt stars Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shefali Shah and Boman Irani.
- When was Waqt released?
- Waqt was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 153 minutes.