Fan (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2016, Fan is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Maneesh Sharma, running about 138 minutes. “World's biggest superstar got the universe's biggest fan!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man who bears a striking resemblance to a renowned movie star becomes an obsessive fan, but when his fierce love is spurned by the star, he decides to destroy the star's life and reputation.
Who’s in it. Fan stars Shah Rukh Khan as Gaurav Chandna / Aryan Khanna, Waluscha D' Souza as Aryan Khanna's Wife, Sayani Gupta as Aryan Khanna's Legal Advisor and Shriya Pilgaonkar as Neha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Fan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix 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 Fan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fan 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fan (2016)?
- In US, Fan is available to stream on Netflix 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 Fan worth watching?
- Fan holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fan?
- Fan stars Shah Rukh Khan, Waluscha D' Souza, Sayani Gupta, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Deepika Amin.
- When was Fan released?
- Fan was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.