Kabul Express (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 5.6

Kabul Express poster

Released in 2006, Kabul Express is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Kabir Khan, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. Five people - two Indian journalists, an American journalist, an Afghan guide and a Pakistani soldier who takes them all hostage - are taken on a 48-hour journey into Afghanistan in a jeep called the Kabul Express, a special and unlikely bond developing between them along the way.

Who’s in it. Kabul Express stars John Abraham as Suhel Khan, Arshad Warsi as Jai Kapoor, Salman Shahid as Imran 'Talib' Khan Afridi / Subedar Major Jan Mohammed and Hanif Hum Ghum as Khyber, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Kabul Express has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Kabul Express page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kabul Express 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 Kabul Express (2006)?
In US, Kabul Express 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 Kabul Express worth watching?
Kabul Express holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Kabul Express?
Kabul Express stars John Abraham, Arshad Warsi, Salman Shahid, Hanif Hum Ghum and Linda Arsenio.
When was Kabul Express released?
Kabul Express was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.