Shamshera (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2022, Shamshera is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Karan Malhotra, running about 158 minutes. “Bandits by duty... Freedom our faith.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the 1800s, the film is about a "dacoit" tribe who take charge in fight for their rights and independence against the British.
Who’s in it. Shamshera stars Ranbir Kapoor as Balli/Shamshera, Sanjay Dutt as Daroga Shuddh Singh, Vaani Kapoor as Sona and Iravati Harshe as Balli's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Shamshera has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video 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 Shamshera page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shamshera 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 Shamshera (2022)?
- In US, Shamshera is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video 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 Shamshera worth watching?
- Shamshera holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shamshera?
- Shamshera stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Vaani Kapoor, Iravati Harshe and Ronit Roy.
- When was Shamshera released?
- Shamshera was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 158 minutes.