Laawaris (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, Laawaris is an action and drama film directed by Prakash Mehra, running about 182 minutes.
What it’s about. Left in the care of an alcoholic Gangu Ganpat, young Heera, who named himself after a stray dog, wrestles with life in his young age. Years later, now a young man , he works for Mahendar Singh and is in love with Mohini, who will not have anything to do with him due to his lack of ancestry. Heera is now determined to find out who his parents are, and the only one who can help him is the elusive, alcohol-induced and incoherent Gangu Ganpat.
Who’s in it. Laawaris stars Amitabh Bachchan as Heera, Zeenat Aman as Mohini, Amjad Khan as Ranvir Singh and Rakhee Gulzar as Vidya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Laawaris has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Laawaris page.
If you liked it. Fans of Laawaris 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 Laawaris (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Laawaris change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Laawaris worth watching?
- Laawaris holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Laawaris?
- Laawaris stars Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, Amjad Khan, Rakhee Gulzar and Bindu.