Padmaavat (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2018, Padmaavat is a drama, romance and history film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, running about 163 minutes. “The Goddess Queen” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rajputana, India, 13th century. The tyrannical usurper Alauddin Khilji, sultan of Delhi, becomes obsessed with Queen Padmavati, wife of King Ratan Singh of Mewar, and goes to great lengths to satisfy his greed for her.
Who’s in it. Padmaavat stars Deepika Padukone as Queen Padmavati, Ranveer Singh as Sultan Alauddin Khilji, Shahid Kapoor as King Ratan Singh and Jim Sarbh as Malik Kafur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Padmaavat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $81.7M 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 Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Padmaavat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Padmaavat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Padmaavat (2018)?
- In US, Padmaavat is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Padmaavat worth watching?
- Padmaavat holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Padmaavat?
- Padmaavat stars Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Jim Sarbh and Aayam Mehta.
- When was Padmaavat released?
- Padmaavat was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 163 minutes.