Awaara (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1951, Awaara is a drama, romance and music film directed by Raj Kapoor, running about 168 minutes. “The Vagabond” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A petty thief is put on trial for the attempted murder of a lawyer. Through a series of flashbacks, the intertwining lives of the thief, the lawyer, and the thief's defense lawyer are illustrated.
Who’s in it. Awaara stars Prithviraj Kapoor as Justice Raghunath (as Prithviraj), Nargis as Rita, Raj Kapoor as Raj Raghunath and Leela Chitnis as Leela Raghunath, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Awaara has been warmly received by 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 Awaara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Awaara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Awaara (1951)?
- In US, Awaara is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Awaara worth watching?
- Awaara holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Awaara?
- Awaara stars Prithviraj Kapoor, Nargis, Raj Kapoor, Leela Chitnis and K.N. Singh.
- When was Awaara released?
- Awaara was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 168 minutes.