Neerja (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2016, Neerja is a thriller and drama film directed by Ram Madhvani, running about 122 minutes. “Fear Gave Her Courage” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Neerja is a portrayal on the life of the courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers on the Pan Am flight 73 in 1986. The flight was hijacked by a terrorist organization.
Who’s in it. Neerja stars Sonam Kapoor as Neerja Bhanot, Shabana Azmi as Rama Bhanot, Shekhar Ravjiani as Jaideep and Yogendra Tiku as Harish Bhanot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Neerja has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $17.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB 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 Neerja page.
If you liked it. Fans of Neerja tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Neerja (2016)?
- In GB, Neerja 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 Neerja worth watching?
- Neerja holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Neerja?
- Neerja stars Sonam Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Shekhar Ravjiani, Yogendra Tiku and Jim Sarbh.
- When was Neerja released?
- Neerja was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.