The Don (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2006, The Don is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Shaji Kailas, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. The story is about Unnikrishnan, who spent his entire childhood in a juvenile home for killing his uncle, the murderer of his parents. One day Unnikrishnan saves the life of a do-gooder, Kasim Baba. Unnikrishnan becomes Kasim Baba's most trusted man and later becomes the Don.
Who’s in it. The Don stars Dileep as Unnikrishnan / Salaam, Lal as Baba, Gopika as Zaheeda and Saikumar as Subrahmaniam Swamy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Don 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 The Don page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Don 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 The Don (2006)?
- In US, The Don is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Don worth watching?
- The Don holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Don?
- The Don stars Dileep, Lal, Gopika, Saikumar and Shammi Thilakan.