Sultan (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2016, Sultan is an action, drama and romance film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, running about 170 minutes. “Wrestling is not a sport. Its about fighting what lies within” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The ageing wrestler Sultan Ali Khan decides to try his luck on the mat again; to do this, he wants to represent his country at the Olympic Games, but first has to overcome personal issues.
Who’s in it. Sultan stars Salman Khan as Sultan Ali Khan, Anushka Sharma as Aarfa Ali Khan, Randeep Hooda as Fateh Singh and Amit Sadh as Aakash, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Sultan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $102M 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 Sultan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sultan 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 Sultan (2016)?
- In US, Sultan 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 Sultan worth watching?
- Sultan holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sultan?
- Sultan stars Salman Khan, Anushka Sharma, Randeep Hooda, Amit Sadh and Kumud Mishra.
- When was Sultan released?
- Sultan was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.