Manto (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2015, Manto is a drama and history film directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. The controversial and troubled Indo-Pakistani writer Saadat Hasan Manto finds his artistic choices challenged by censors.
Who’s in it. Manto stars Sarmad Sultan Khoosat as Saadat Hasan "Manto", Sania Saeed as Safiya / Beghum Manto, Saba Qamar as Noor Jehan and Adnan Jaffar as Qudrat Ullah Shahab, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Manto sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $500K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manto tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manto (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Manto change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Manto worth watching?
- Manto holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Manto?
- Manto stars Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, Sania Saeed, Saba Qamar, Adnan Jaffar and Shamoon Abbasi.
- When was Manto released?
- Manto was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.