India Cabaret (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1985, India Cabaret is a documentary film directed by Mira Nair, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. India Cabaret (1985) is a documentary by Mira Nair exploring the "respectable" and "immoral" stereotypes of women in Indian society told from the point of view of 2 strip-tease dancers in a cabaret house in Bombay.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, India Cabaret has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch India Cabaret page.
If you liked it. Fans of India Cabaret tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch India Cabaret (1985)?
- In US, India Cabaret is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is India Cabaret worth watching?
- India Cabaret holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was India Cabaret released?
- India Cabaret was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.