Where can I watch Aśoka (2001)?

In US, Aśoka is available to stream on Netflix, Sun Nxt and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Aśoka worth watching?

Aśoka holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Aśoka stars Shah Rukh Khan, Denise Van Outen, Jim Jacobs, Kathleen Marshall and Billy Bush.

When was Aśoka released?

Aśoka was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.

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Aśoka (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 2001, Aśoka is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Santosh Sivan, running about 175 minutes. “Only the dead have seen the end of war” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. During a struggle with one of his step-brothers, his mother urges Asoka to escape to stay alive. While away, Asoka meets Kaurwaki and falls in love, but must use his skills as a warrior to protect her. A dangerous and heartbreaking web of conspiracy follows, which leads Asoka to embrace a Buddhist path.

Who’s in it. Aśoka stars Shah Rukh Khan as Emperor Ashoka Maurya / Pawan, Denise Van Outen as Host, Jim Jacobs as Himself - Judge and Kathleen Marshall as Herself - Judge, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Aśoka has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Sun Nxt and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aśoka page.

If you liked it. Fans of Aśoka tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Where can I watch Aśoka (2001)?: In US, Aśoka is available to stream on Netflix, Sun Nxt and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Aśoka worth watching?: Aśoka holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Aśoka?: Aśoka stars Shah Rukh Khan, Denise Van Outen, Jim Jacobs, Kathleen Marshall and Billy Bush.
When was Aśoka released?: Aśoka was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.