Manto (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2018, Manto is a drama and history film directed by Nandita Das, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. In Bombay's seedy-shiny film world, Manto and his stories are widely read and accepted. But as sectarian violence engulfs the nation, Manto makes the difficult choice of leaving his beloved Bombay. In Lahore, he finds himself bereft of friends and unable to find takers for his writings.
Who’s in it. Manto stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Saadat Hasan Manto, Rasika Dugal as Safia, Tahir Raj Bhasin as Sunder Shyam and Feryna Wazheir as Nargis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Manto has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In IN you can 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 Manto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manto tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manto (2018)?
- In IN, Manto is available to 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 Manto worth watching?
- Manto holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Manto?
- Manto stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rasika Dugal, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Feryna Wazheir and Javed Akhtar.
- When was Manto released?
- Manto was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.