Don (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1978, Don is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Chandra Barot, running about 166 minutes.
What it’s about. A ruthless gangster named Don is killed during a scuffle with the police. Since only DSP D'Silva knows of this incident, he recruits Vijay, who is a spitting image of Don, to replace the original Don and infiltrate his gang. D'Silva plans to nab the entire gang, but when he dies during a raid, the secret that Vijay is not Don is also buried with him.
Who’s in it. Don stars Amitabh Bachchan as Don / Vijay, Zeenat Aman as Roma, Pran as Jasjit (J.J.) and Iftekhar as DSP D'Silva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Don 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 Don page.
If you liked it. Fans of 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 Don (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Don change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Don worth watching?
- Don holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Don?
- Don stars Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, Pran, Iftekhar and Om Shivpuri.
- When was Don released?
- Don was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 166 minutes.