Kitaab (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1977, Kitaab is a drama film directed by Gulzar, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Director Sampooran Singh Gulzar’s insightful comic drama aims to capture the unique perspective of childhood.
Who’s in it. Kitaab stars Uttam Kumar as Nikhil Gupta, Vidya Sinha as Mrs. Komal Gupta, Shreeram Lagoo as Baijuram and Raju Shrestha as Babla, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Kitaab has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kitaab page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kitaab tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kitaab (1977)?
- In US, Kitaab is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kitaab worth watching?
- Kitaab holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kitaab?
- Kitaab stars Uttam Kumar, Vidya Sinha, Shreeram Lagoo, Raju Shrestha and Master Tito.
- When was Kitaab released?
- Kitaab was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.