Bobby (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1973, Bobby is a drama and romance film directed by Raj Kapoor, running about 169 minutes.
What it’s about. Raja is the 18-year-old son of a wealthy Bombay businessman who suffers from his parents coldness and neglect. Shortly after finishing school he meets Bobby, the 16-year-old daughter of a poor Christian fisherman. They fall head over heels for each other, but they'll need everything they have to defend their love as their families won't accept them marrying each other...
Who’s in it. Bobby stars Rishi Kapoor as Raja, Dimple Kapadia as Bobby J. Braganza, Prem Nath as Jack Braganza and Durga Khote as Mrs. Braganza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Bobby has proved divisive with 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 Bobby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bobby tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bobby (1973)?
- In US, Bobby is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bobby worth watching?
- Bobby holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Bobby?
- Bobby stars Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, Prem Nath, Durga Khote and Pran.
- When was Bobby released?
- Bobby was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 169 minutes.