Dostana (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2008, Dostana is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tarun Mansukhani, running about 145 minutes. “A story about two guys... a girl... and one little lie. Believe it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two straight guys who pretend to be a couple to secure a posh Miami apartment fall for their gorgeous roommate. Hilarity ensures as Kunal and Sameer strive to convince everyone they are a couple while secretly trying to win Neha's heart.
Who’s in it. Dostana stars Abhishek Bachchan as Sameer 'Sam' Acharya, John Abraham as Kunal Chauhan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Neha Melwani and Bobby Deol as Abhimanyu 'Abhi' Singh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Dostana has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dostana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dostana tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dostana (2008)?
- In US, Dostana is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dostana worth watching?
- Dostana holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dostana?
- Dostana stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Bobby Deol and Kirron Kher.
- When was Dostana released?
- Dostana was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.