Jaal (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1986, Jaal is an action and drama film directed by Umesh Mehra, running about 159 minutes.
What it’s about. Shankar's father leaves the family for Meenabai. He later learns that his father is dead. He sets out to find out Meenabai, who he thinks is behind his father's death.
Who’s in it. Jaal stars Rekha as Meenabai, Mithun Chakraborty as Shankar, Mandakini as Madhu and Moon Moon Sen as Sunita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Jaal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jaal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jaal 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 Jaal (1986)?
- In US, Jaal is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jaal worth watching?
- Jaal holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jaal?
- Jaal stars Rekha, Mithun Chakraborty, Mandakini, Moon Moon Sen and Amrit Pal.
- When was Jaal released?
- Jaal was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 159 minutes.