Amar Akbar Anthony (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1977, Amar Akbar Anthony is an action, comedy, drama and music film directed by Manmohan Desai, running about 184 minutes.
What it’s about. Bollywood action comedy film with a lost and found theme, about three brothers separated during their childhood who grew up in three homes, adopting three religions. They meet in their youth to fight a common villain. It was the biggest blockbuster of 1977, and won several awards at 25th Filmfare Awards including Best Actor, Best Music Director and Best Editing.
Who’s in it. Amar Akbar Anthony stars Vinod Khanna as Amar, Rishi Kapoor as Akbar, Amitabh Bachchan as Anthony and Parveen Babi as Jenny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Amar Akbar Anthony has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amar Akbar Anthony page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amar Akbar Anthony tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)?
- In US, Amar Akbar Anthony is available to stream on Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Amar Akbar Anthony worth watching?
- Amar Akbar Anthony holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amar Akbar Anthony?
- Amar Akbar Anthony stars Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi and Shabana Azmi.
- When was Amar Akbar Anthony released?
- Amar Akbar Anthony was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 184 minutes.