Deewaar (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1975, Deewaar is an action, drama and crime film directed by Yash Chopra, running about 174 minutes.
What it’s about. Reflecting the tumultuous politics of the early ’70s in India, Deewar tells the story of a pair of impoverished brothers who, after their family is betrayed by the misplaced idealism of their father, struggle to survive on the streets of Mumbai. They head for a showdown when one becomes a policeman, and the other becomes a criminal.
Who’s in it. Deewaar stars Amitabh Bachchan as Vijay Verma, Shashi Kapoor as Ravi Verma, Neetu Singh as Leena Narang and Nirupa Roy as Sumitra Devi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Deewaar has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deewaar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deewaar 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 Deewaar (1975)?
- In GB, Deewaar is available to stream on ITVX Premium. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deewaar worth watching?
- Deewaar holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Deewaar?
- Deewaar stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Nirupa Roy and Parveen Babi.
- When was Deewaar released?
- Deewaar was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 174 minutes.