King Uncle (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 6

King Uncle poster

Released in 1993, King Uncle is a comedy and family film directed by Rakesh Roshan, running about 171 minutes. “An Emotional Story Of Stone Hearted Big Man” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ashok Bansal has a traumatic childhood which teaches him that money matters most to people, even more than their kids. Ashok starts hating poor people & starts working hard to get out of poverty, at the expense of his own family. However, Ashok’s life changes forever when Munna enters his life.

Who’s in it. King Uncle stars Jackie Shroff as Ashok Bansal, Anu Aggarwal as Fenni Fernando, Shah Rukh Khan as Anil Bansal and Nagma as Kavita Bansal, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, King Uncle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, VI movies and tv and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Uncle page.

If you liked it. Fans of King Uncle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch King Uncle (1993)?
In IN, King Uncle is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, VI movies and tv and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is King Uncle worth watching?
King Uncle holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in King Uncle?
King Uncle stars Jackie Shroff, Anu Aggarwal, Shah Rukh Khan, Nagma and Pooja Ruparel.
When was King Uncle released?
King Uncle was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 171 minutes.