Junoon (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1978, Junoon is a drama and war film directed by Shyam Benegal, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s about. Set during the 1857 War of Independence, an obsessed Indian Nawab desires to wed a young Anglo-Indian woman, but the girl's obstinate mother stands between them.
Who’s in it. Junoon stars Shashi Kapoor as Javed Khan, Nafisa Ali as Ruth Labadoor, Jennifer Kendal as Mrs. Mariam Labadoor and Shabana Azmi as Firdaus (Javed's wife), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Junoon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Junoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Junoon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Junoon (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Junoon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Junoon worth watching?
- Junoon holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Junoon?
- Junoon stars Shashi Kapoor, Nafisa Ali, Jennifer Kendal, Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah.
- When was Junoon released?
- Junoon was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.