Train to Pakistan (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1997, Train to Pakistan is a drama film directed by Pamela Rooks, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Tensions run high near the border of British India, which is about to be partitioned with a new country called Pakistan. Sikhs living in this border town have heard numerous stories of Muslims killing, raping, and looting other Sikhs, Hindus, and Christians, and many of whom are their friends and relatives. Enraged at the loss of law and order, they plan their own attack on a trainful of Muslims leaving British India. The train is overcrowded with tens and thousands of migrating passengers, who are even perched on the windows and seated on the roof of this train. The plot is to tear the bridge down when the train is on it, and no one will dare stop these men to carry out this horrific task
Who’s in it. Train to Pakistan stars Nirmal Pandey as Jaggat Singh, Mohan Agashe as Hukum Chand, Rajit Kapoor as Iqbal and Smriti Mishra as Nooran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Train to Pakistan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Train to Pakistan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Train to Pakistan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Train to Pakistan (1997)?
- In US, Train to Pakistan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Train to Pakistan worth watching?
- Train to Pakistan holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Train to Pakistan?
- Train to Pakistan stars Nirmal Pandey, Mohan Agashe, Rajit Kapoor, Smriti Mishra and Divya Dutta.
- When was Train to Pakistan released?
- Train to Pakistan was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.