Daddy (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2017, Daddy is a drama, crime and history film directed by Ashim Ahluwalia, running about 134 minutes. “The Only One Who Did Not Run” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This is the gritty and sensational true story of Arun Gulab Gawli, a mill worker’s son who grew up in Mumbai’s impoverished Dagdi Chawl, to become an infamous don, politician and chief rival of the most powerful crime boss of the day, Dawood Ibrahim. Daddy realistically charts Mumbai’s true crime history from the 1970s and 1980s until 2012, when Gawli was finally sentenced to life imprisonment.
Who’s in it. Daddy stars Arjun Rampal as Arun Gawli, Aishwarya Rajesh as Asha Gawli, Shruti Bapna as Rani and Farhan Akhtar as Maqsood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Daddy 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 Daddy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daddy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daddy (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Daddy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Daddy worth watching?
- Daddy holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daddy?
- Daddy stars Arjun Rampal, Aishwarya Rajesh, Shruti Bapna, Farhan Akhtar and Anupriya Goenka.
- When was Daddy released?
- Daddy was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.