Guide (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1965, Guide is a drama and romance film directed by Vijay Anand, running about 183 minutes. “The story of Raju; swindler, playboy, adulterer, dancing girl's manager, jailbird and finally a martyred mystic.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tourist guide meets an unhappy married woman who wants to take up dancing. With his motivation, she becomes a successful dancer but success corrupts the man's mind.
Who’s in it. Guide stars Dev Anand as Raju, Waheeda Rehman as Rosie Marco / Nalini, Leela Chitnis as Raju's Mother and Anwar Hussain as Ghaffoor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Guide 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 Guide page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guide tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guide (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Guide change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Guide worth watching?
- Guide holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guide?
- Guide stars Dev Anand, Waheeda Rehman, Leela Chitnis, Anwar Hussain and Gajanan Jagirdar.
- When was Guide released?
- Guide was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 183 minutes.